dear reader,
the genuine activation of the individual is the only true way to systemic change.
touch someone’s arm in conversation-
get in the conversation.
make a little more eye contact than usual-
see if it affects your mood.
(pets totally count)
smile from your chest,
instead of from your strong lips
save your lips, dear reader
use them to share your story
the space we’ve found by smiling from our chest?
swallow new mass from the air
allow it to feed you
swallow the mass of strength down
use it to tell your story
to us
we are one story
share yours
decide to never give up
maybe then we’ll be able to see the difference between neighbor* and contrarian**
turn to each other-
your countrymen
maybe then, collectively,
we’ll forge america again
with the sounds of thunder
on our lips
with a nuzzle,
guts to guts,
*the true shoulders supporting this country
**gutless meat suits slinging optionless life