hopes for the new year
/what if children are just short people, whose opinions really matter
what if their dreams were realized, instead of being shattered
what if young trees are helped to flourish, old ones cherished for their wiseness
what if we enter every home, with good intent and kindness
what if we turn off all our faucets, for those who need a drink
what if each one of us were cautious, to reduce our carbon stink
what if sharks, snails, and elephants were all treated with respect
what if humanity was mostly good, and not always a threat
what if everywhere, everyone could grow old, roam, and live freely
what if we sought friendship in every person, regardless of their being
what if people from other places weren’t stuck with uneasy feelings
what if those who came before us were revered for their teachings
what if we let people be people, regardless of the labels
what if we love our home and one another, without the need for tables
what if we share with others knowledge and hope that they may not have
what if in 2023 we come together,
I think that would be rad.