here’s what I was trying to say
when you and I were talking and I felt
as if
words failed me:
I wish for the circle
to be bigger. for
even though society seems to thrive on
it,
lessening
some
in order to raise others
up
doesn’t make sense.
we are better than that
I do believe
within our skin
we are not all bad people—
with agendas
and aggression; oh no.
we are many, good people,
with dreams
and inspirations
I do believe
within our hearts
we are already who we hope to be;
we are already the architects
the life-shifters
yes, the circle makers! so then
let us widen it!
let us
make the circle
even just a little bit, a whole lotta bigger.
wouldn’t that be easier
softer
wiser
more loving?
it is love, after all,
that is blind to contrasts
for in love we all exist in light.
ah, that word… light.
in sparkles
and brilliance
and feather weight flight.
it is
pure perfection, shared
in delight.
that’s what I was trying to say
L.S. 12/19/22
Dear Reader: I think about you and wonder, are you well? Does your soul feel settled? Do you know how loved you are? No? I beg of you — shine your light, anyway, my dears. Be light. 🕯️💜🌺☀️🫶🏼🦋⭐️
Photo was taken while we were inside the Dursley home – #4 Privet Drive – on the WB Tour London. #harrypotternerd
laurie sliben, writer 