Haibun
(originally posted 5/16/2018)
Haibun
Darkness comes in many forms these days and sometimes it's hard to see those pinpricks of light. Amidthe news reports of
mean-spirited conduct and
indifferent acts, how
did we come to this, I wonder, this time
of evil triumphs,
and my heart hurts, and worries.
I look for escape
from the feelings of helplessness, despair, wonder at how low human beings can go and at the impotence that overwhelms good people, at the pull to hate the haters and descend to their darkness, to close your eyes and pretend you don't hear the cries of the walking wounded.
How can you know this
and how can you love the this
you know, honor all
life, perhaps it is time to let the sun shine in the corners of darkness, light of love,
overwhelm the hate
with joyful exuberance
and courageous love.
© Christine Salkin Davis, 2018