counterbalancing the tipping point
the best of intentions
isn’t that what we say
when things go astray
when all we can do
is regret & retract
or perhaps request a do over
are you in fear of your life
for what you might say
the interpretation of your words
landing on the wrong side
of the tracks
far too many little matters
have suddenly become
major life & death cases
intolerance running rampant
in far too many places
preservations & sanctuaries
fighting to maintain the balance
march two thousand twenty-one
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