My Future

My
twilight
years
will be
filled with peace.
That is
my
true wish.
But if woke
people refuse
to rise up,
it will
be
filled with 
hate and fear
as it
is
here and
now.

Written March 27, 2023
Waltz Wave contest, sponsored by Emile Pinet
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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Good wish ...Linda. May God hear you. Nice message.
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