Reach Beyond Normal: Vote
I want to run
from the anger
and lies
and hatred.
I want to scream
at non-voters
fed up with clowns
lazy fools
ignorant of history
incapable of believing.
I want to hide
from reality
lose my fear
in fiction
art
and music.
I want to awaken
the artists
writers
musicians
all Creatives,
too many are silent.
I want to protect
my family
friends
animals
Earth.
I want to sleep
without horror
thumping heart
cold sweats
ragged breaths.
I want to dream
of joy
families together
protected
without tears
no fear
free of rabbit-proof fences
and twisted false religion.
I want freedom
to reflect the Lady at the harbor
speaking
bring me your tired
your weary.
I want courage
never to waiver
strong
fearless
proud
kind
and caring.
I want protection
through communication
not weapons.
I want intelligence
in media
news of substance.
I want truth
facts
reports that matter
without money-making memes.
I want justice
answers
accountability.
I want to move forward
not back.
I want to believe
in dignity
that all men and women are created equal.
I want to cry
but instead
I vote.
