Within Their Grasp
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Frightened and confused, freedom advocates
stopped listening to their hearts.
And Christians began chastising those
who have chosen
not to forsake their souls
for political gain, greed, and hate.
Division; is a ploy
used by agitators,
skilled at drawing emotions
from old wounds,
by interjecting long-held biases
for impact and dramatic effect.
We all agree
that only God can change the past,
and yet, each one of us
holds the power
to change the future.
Americans are wandering through
an emotional minefield
ready to blow up in their faces
and provide provocation for civil war.
Let's reflect on the meaning
of freedom for all.
And the pursuit of happiness!
Together, we may find the answers
that bigotry buried
within shushed up questions
that we're now just starting to explore.
The ugly truth of racism
is finally being exposed for what it is,
and yet, some still refuse to see
that freedom for all is within their grasp!
(Free Verse)
08/12/2020
Copyright © Emile Pinet | Year Posted 2020
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