Good morning.
Bad things happened in the world
While you were sleeping
As usual,
But this time it hit closer to home
I’m left here
Feeling hopeless, powerless
Because I can’t protect you
Never could
But now the big, bad world looms
Bares sharp teeth
And extends its razor claws
Videos, memes, likes, and shares
Not a match
Against ignorance and hate
Reason’s snuffed
By blasts of bullets and bombs
Sound bites, headlines, and rants
Let’s snuggle
A little longer before we face this day
- Theresa Milstein
