bring out
your best tool
for mourning

grieve the loss
of the world
as-you-thought-of-it

let tears of acceptance
soften your mind

it’s still not “us” vs “them”!
we are still one humanity
one form of life
thriving on this planet

we don’t know
the greater scheme
of things

pray for the best to happen

talk to your neighbors

make a point of greeting
those who may have reasons
to be fearful
in the times ahead

up your fight
and join together
for justice
for human dignity
for a livable future
on this planet

© Maja Bengtson, 2016