Across the country
people gathered last night,
not in anger, but in joy.
Black and white and brown,
young and old,
they celebrated
an end to division,
to hatred, to crassness.
Young girls saw possibilities
and older women cried.
Last night a weight
was lifted off the world.
Author: BHW
I am an octogenarian, mother, grandmother, wife, sister, friend, voracious reader, and amateur poet. I am dedicated to keeping both my mind and body active through yoga and tai chi, walks with my dog, rich discussion with my book club and 80+ groups, and numerous other activities. I have a deep curiosity about the world and its inhabitants.
untangling the web 
November 8, 2020 at 5:25 pm
Perfect!
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