"bearing witness”
one of the challenging human experiences
is bearing witness
to the pains of humanity
to the waves of ignorance and obsession
in all their varied expressions
that agitate individual and collective alike
we all play our part
answering for ourselves,
for the duration of our human incarnation
what does it take to stay subtle in heart and mind?
to still care when old
holding the course, living by example,
giving grace a chance
