We Can Stand

8 syllables per line The sapphire sky is fully clear Not a cloud is found far or near Cool November air is now here My dog runs in leaves everywhere Blowing around, in such delight I stood watching in sun so bright The seasons turn over the leaves Like pages of a book that weave Chapters together old and new Story of life to continue In our homes as we watch the news Not wanting to be what we see Hope to see things differently All we can do is be a part Making difference, a new start By reaching out with helping hands A better person we can stand Together in unity now We can get through all this somehow Heidi Sands