STARS INSIST ON SHINING
The sun rises, the sun sets,
stars insist on shining,
the moon enlists the tides
through highs and lows
while continuing to wane and wax,
we pay our taxes,
we’re born,
we die,
we tell at least one lie
in the course of our lives.
it’s time to acknowledge
divisions are lies
by those who wish to misguide,
shall we decide to be kind
despite finger pointing,
blaming and shaming,
may we accept rather than reject,
mend rather than offend,
make it a season to love
rather than hate
for no reason,
concede that even on our best days,
we have highs and lows,
and still look to the sky for answers.
Just Poetry and Prose 
We’re not perfect. However, your encouraging, affirming words encourage progress. This poem is now next to me and shared with others.
Thank you. Acknowledging our own imperfections makes more room for forgiving other imperfections we see. xoxo
so beautiful and inspiring!
Thank you!
excellent thoughts for these difficult times. Your poetry helps us stay sane. 🎶❤️