three thirty in the morning
I awoke from a dream and
asked the good lord
is this all there is for me
how it seems I’ve failed
at giving and forgiving
nurturing and teaching
what does it all mean
this thing called love
inclusive to the fortunate
but elusive to those who need it most
why do they shun it
why do they turn the other way
how the sun shines upon every
living soul
giving power to some
and taking away everything
especially to those
unable to take care of themselves
july two thousand eighteen
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