There's Still Time for Ink



We can mold our fingers to a trigger.
We can hate with our words until we’re killing.
We can damn the dawn and fail the living.

But love still shines in a baby’s smile,
arms still lift when a soul cries,
and music still bridges the political divide.

If the pieces fall, we can mend.
If hope is dim, we can be a candle.
If the peace song is unwritten, there’s still time for ink.

©Susie Clevenger 2017

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Comments

Carrie Van Horn said…
"If hoe is dim, we can be a candle. If the peace song is unwritten, there's still time for ink." This is a glorious ode to the human spirit and hope Susie! I love love love this!!!
Magaly Guerrero said…
There is always something gentler, kinder... that can be done.
Kerry O'Connor said…
Sadly, it seems the ink has run dry, only bullets fly.
Marian said…
I'm so sad, Susie. Thanks for this. xox
Sanaa Rizvi said…
Love this especially; "If hope is dim, we can be a candle. If the peace song is unwritten, there’s still time for ink" .. Beautifully executed!