Because a baby
born
is all human potential
bundled
into hope.
Because a smile of open joy
is recognizable
without the understanding
of a single word.
Because the tears of pain
bleed heartache in all languages.
Because no outward space
or god or faith
bestows on some
more air to breathe
or right to love
and caring growth
than to the babies of others.
Because indeed
deep down
and in all the places that matter
there is
no difference.
Beautiful, and true.
Thank you, Lynette. In these tender days, I find that sometimes all one can do is hold on to Truths that connect, rather than separate us. I have not seen a baby yet that I did not find lovable and worthy. It is what guides me. May hope hold strong when hate rages on.
Very well said! Thanks. Hope you are doing okay with all the pulls and worries of your heart.
Much love, Adele
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I love these powerful words, so eloquently composed, so clear and getting right to the heart of the problem between so many members of our human family. Poets often chronicle their times, and you are speaking for us right now. I heard a BBC interview last night with a poet tasked with sharing the horrors in El Salvador, who called herself a “witness.” You are able to be such a one for us today. Thanks you, and bless you!
Thank you, Sonnische. It helps to share words, it helps to re-name truth, so often missed or minimized or hidden under fear or anger, need for power or agendas. All it takes, really, is to see a baby, and I know. KNOW. That there is no difference. Never was. Hugs, Na’ama