A Dream of a Rainbow Coloured Family

A dream of a Rainbow coloured family In the ocean there is a raging storm And a lot of boats With rudders that are shattered, Compasses lost, sails that are torn. And dreams that are faded or tattered With hopes that seem crushed or battered Under the heavy weights of despair. And we are not able to see each other Respond, connect or care. For, our own problems seem so huge And in the chaos and deluge Some of us are sinking. So it’s time to slow down and feel, Instead of just reacting and thinking. Find and when we can, carry each other, Find our Sisters and Brothers And share what we have, What we know, So we can all heal, learn, understand and grow Together. And practice better navigation Although maybe we don’t yet see Our safe harbour or final destination. Yes, right now It’s hard to relax and trust somehow. And maybe, we don’t know What to do, who we are and where to go And what tomorrow will bring. But let us Breathe into our hearts And feel the Love that’s always within. And let us open the doors In the walls keeping us apart And together, dance and sing. Let us start, Even though our songs may be sad and dark Even with voices tinged with pain and fright And then we will know, that darkness always leads to light And death to rebirth. So let us dream and believe we can build A rainbow coloured Family on this Earth Together. In these waters deep, unpredictable and unknown, We often feel helpless, unseen and alone. And all we see is fog all around And shifting sands, With no solid ground. And we have lost our direction home. And the stars and moon seem to be obscured Behind clouds ominous and dark. And because of what we have endured Some of us have lost our fire Our motivation and spark. And some of us have lost our hope And sometimes find it difficult to cope With things like getting up again and again And standing in an overcrowded train, Going to a job that’s so pointless and boring, We often feel like we are going insane. Or things that should be easy and mundane Like cooking good food and shopping, Especially going out, in the cold and the rain. Having time and patience for the kids Seem to make us exhausted and drained And we are so overwhelmed We just feel numb in our hearts, Bodies and brain. And some of us don’t have a job Or can’t work at all, Have lost our dignity, self-respect And can’t stand tall. And are tired but can’t get to sleep And every day seems like a Mountain That’s rocky and steep. Or an endless test Where we think we are losers If we make mistakes - or not the best. And the pain in our chests, The doubt in our minds The cold fear in our bones Makes us paralysed and blind. Yes, right now It’s hard to relax and trust somehow. And maybe, we don’t know What to do, who we are and where to go And what tomorrow will bring. But let’s breathe into our hearts And feel the Love that’s always within. And let us open the doors In the walls keeping us apart And together, dance and sing. Let us start, Even though our songs may be sad and dark, Even with voices tinged with pain and fright And then we will know, that darkness always leads to light And death to rebirth. So let us dream and believe we can build A rainbow coloured Family on this Earth Together. And some of us have been shamed and abused, Mistreated, judged, excluded, misused, Exploited and burnt. But some of us have learnt That the fire, ice, storm and rain Makes us stronger And that we can be born again, Through the birth canal of struggle and pain. So let’s share what we know Right now and not wait for better weather, So we can all heal, learn, understand and grow Together. We ARE ready, Even if we’re still afraid to move or decide. And are Builders, healers, gardeners, Artists, lawyers and guides. And all of us have tools And deep resources, That life has given us And we can inspire each other To take small steps and trust. And we can support one another In cleaning out old debris and making more space, Like a good Friend or Sister and Brother And remind each other That being Human is not a race To be lost or won And that we are many, not only one. And we are white, pink, black, yellow, brown and red, So let’s honour, celebrate and enjoy our mosaic instead Of comparing, judging, destroying, competing And mindlessly repeating The stupid destruction and mistakes of the past And build something new And plant some seeds that will grow strong And last. I’m not against anyone or anything And FOR an end to epidemics and disease And FOR the health that vaccines can often bring And the promises of hope, abundance and peace. But some of us are called conspiracy theorists, Rebels and fools, If we are courageous enough to question Some inhumane and obscure laws and rules. But can we dare to be dreamers? And share our visions And ignore and avoid the faceless schemers That feed on our uncertainty and fear? As they ceremoniously kiss our children And pretend to be friendly and sincere? Especially when they try to force us to consume Their questionable concoctions With hollow assurances that we’ll all be safe and immune, But what are bodies don’t need, are even more toxins. Or empty promises or toxic words That can bring only separation, division Depression, conflict and suspicion. In the glaring light and roar of the city We can practice tuning in to our heart’s gentle voice And then understand that we DO have a choice. And let us practice not being afraid If we get lost, overwhelmed, falter or fall. And let us wake up, To what’s written on peoples faces And written on the walls. And if we are courageous enough to look a little deeper, We will understand that in our depths we are all seekers, Searching for truth and an honest heart communion To a place where we all belong, call home And a family reunion. © Sangeet Portals 2021