Guts
Another word for courage—
vital for residents in Boston,
New York City, Paris, Dallas, Nice.
Sad and dangerous
to run a race, wear blue uniforms,
watch fireworks in a crowd.
Our world is churning, turning, changing.
Silly to suppose we know much,
but it’ll take stillness
to find grass tips,
a sunset bloom,
rain dancing.
Can we not give up claws
and angry paws
long enough
to grow guts
to discern humane ways
to resolve disputes?
Maybe before becoming
a little black box of ashes.
Another word for courage—
vital for residents in Boston,
New York City, Paris, Dallas, Nice.
Sad and dangerous
to run a race, wear blue uniforms,
watch fireworks in a crowd.
Our world is churning, turning, changing.
Silly to suppose we know much,
but it’ll take stillness
to find grass tips,
a sunset bloom,
rain dancing.
Can we not give up claws
and angry paws
long enough
to grow guts
to discern humane ways
to resolve disputes?
Maybe before becoming
a little black box of ashes.