The Permanence of Hope
There was a day
When we held each other up
And shared the value of civility
Reaching out to each other
Regardless of belief and faith
There was also a day
When we held each other down
In a way not so civil
Fraying the bonds to each other
Based on belief and faith
Our shared history
Has moved us between both days
Fighting for and against freedom
In the name of the same Nation
And yet the permanence of hope
Has led us down the path of progress
On more days than not
Where we find
Air and simple gifts
Build our shared values
We again face the choice
We hold these truths
to be self evident
JS
May 25, 2017
