While walking by I say “how are you”
Your look tells me you don’t know what to do
I don’t blame you, I’m scared too
I’m on the lookout for the drop of the next shoe
But consider this, my skeptical stranger
I may be the good guy who poses no danger
I wish I had a badge, some kind of label
That says “I wouldn’t hurt you, I’m simply not able”
But a simple greeting knocks you way off track
Once I’m past you there’s no getting it back
“Your loss”, I will say, under my breath
I will continue to do this until the day of my death
Someone has to start a chain of good will
It takes little effort and no special skill
Let’s offset the anger, the hatred and division
With kindness and empathy embark on a mission
Effective immediately, as early as today
Let’s change our thinking and find a new way
To talk and discuss, with respect to each other
Not yell, argue and fight with our brother
This challenge is doable, but not for the weak
Can you halt and taste your words before you speak?
We need to do something, the situation is dire
If cooler heads don’t prevail…well here comes the fire
It’s really quite simple, the words easy to say
Ready, here we go…”have a nice day!”
It is a shame that fear has supplanted so much. Nice to see you writing a poem, Billy.
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