maybe we should

take a stand

by

sitting down

in circles

of diversity

the quiet

our call

to center

allow grace

to

calm the

storm

and

breathe our

very lives

into

common space

do the hard work

of

living into

love

that celebrates

our sameness

embraces

our

differences

spirits joined

to

make

us

whole

we can stand

only

when it’s

time

to

dance.

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