Our hearts need a refresher course in mercy and love,
when we allow Fascism to raise its ugly head;
while we stay silent!
Life is harsh, and pain is a part of it.
But, so too, is love!
Often, feelings of compassion surface
only to be ignored;
as we retreat to the darker corners of our minds.
Our voice is as powerful now as at any other time,
and yet, we feel it'll make no difference;
so we choose to stay mute.
Our fears and frustrations
hide in shifting shadows,
as though ashamed to be seen.
Although we are all slaves to our reality,
if we allow humanity full reign
we open ourselves up to a whole world
of new sensations that can alter those realities.
We need to sever the political head of Medusa
so our hearts no longer turn to stone;
under the intolerant gaze of bigots.
And affirm that our moral foundation
is an extension of our faith;
and we will no longer remain silent.
At our time of death, it's our souls that will be judged;
not our political affiliations.
Categories:
refresher course, 10th grade, 11th grade,
Form: Free verse
Friday is a free day
We are off work.
Last year on the first week
My principal volun-told me for an extra duty
and I had an all-day workshop on this Friday
So while everyone else had the whole day off
I was held captive from 8:30 to 3:30
I received a summons on Friday
I was invited to a MANDATORY refresher course
all day this Friday.
I sent back a sweet note
saying if they wanted to appoint another person to this duty
I would gladly back out, but I am unavailable on Friday.
I did not think it was fair, when it was not even my idea.
Weirdly enough
I almost immediately received a missive
saying it was no problem
Since I had already been trained, I could skip this training.
Categories:
refresher course, jobs,
Form: Narrative
Active shooter intruder training
A serious business here in the U.S.
We teachers have to take a refresher course every year
This reflects my fear that guns are too easily purchased
Shame on lawmakers who allow everyone to have assault rifles
We are learning lock out, get out, and take out.
Take out is horrifying.
It involves being violent ourselves.
Last resort, but still, I am shaking after this training.
Shame on the lawmakers.
Categories:
refresher course, emotions, perspective, political,
Form: Free verse