The World Divided
My heart ached as I looked
out the car’s window-
on the left
I saw angry people
holding up signs
demanding to be heard
On the right
I saw people content
adjusting to the
new way of living
face masks, gloves, social distancing
I understand people are upset
but we can’t fight
violence with violence
We are all facing challenges
not just one race
Yes – black lives matter
but
All Lives Matter
Why are people fighting
destroying property
starting fires
killing one another
I don’t understand –
why our world is divided
we need unity
we need to fight
the battle together
I understand you
want to make a difference
want to be heard
want things to change
discrimination, racism, it’s all unfair
Setting things on fire
running over police officers
is not necessary
to make a change
Focus your emotions
process what is happening through
Music
Writing
Art
It truly helps you
I started writing to cope
with my life turning
upside down-
Be a role model
start a petition
create a story
violence is
not the Answer
Think before you act
there are other ways
to make a
Difference.
