The Freedom Train

I coupled my baggage car to the freedom train in 1972.
I did not Imagine the trip would light a fire
to render oppression undone, or to seed the desire
to make my story matter

The change I wish to see is authenticity –
A world safe for all to be who they wish to be,
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Insidious Shame’s Retreat

Ozone, teach us how
Our vigilance works
To restore your protection
From the sun’s assault

Irreversibly damaged masses
Overexposed at their own hands
You cannot turn back time
Let hope watch over the future

Ozone, teach love how
To sustain its glorious essence
Enough to resist
Shame’s punishing assault

Masses spiri…read more