Be the change you want to see

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I have my shelter from the elements
my haven away from world madness 
my well of peace and harmony
where it’s safe and i feel free
within its confines.

But really … is it more of a hideout where
I ignore the call within to insurrection
to rise against injustice or at least 
to come to the aid of its victims
instead of merely laying low avoiding bullets 
avoiding getting my hands dirty
avoiding the disarray of life?

Isn’t our fundamental role one and all 
to find meaning and be of service in some way?



AP: Honorable Mention 2025

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