Hate is the Shadow cast that follows

us and divides us and creeps into the

corners of all that we value and begins

its lethal rotting work, too often unseen,

bowing this great nation to hidden shame.

 

Let us take the Lamp that led to justice

and stand together committed, holding it up

unified to bring the Shadow’s work into

relief and identify its decay so that we can

reclaim and repair the beauty we all need.

 

15/2/2025