Turmoil permeates our world
Refugees flee by the millions
From their war-torn Mid East homes
From Honduran deadly gangs —–In response we’ve sealed our borders
—–Sent our troops to maintain order
—–Yanked young children from their mothers
—–Refugees are people other
California fires raging
Towns burnt down and lives destroyed
Hundreds killed and hundreds missing
Shelters are survivor filled
—–Weather’s worsening much faster
—–Every month a new disaster
—–CO2 fills more the air
—–Seems our leaders do not care
Starving children die in Yemen
Saudi ships blockade their ports
Thousands shot right here by crazies
Lunatics with power guns
—–We sell weapons to the Saudis
—–Woo the Prince who killed Khashoggi
—–Deep-six weapon legislation
—–Fight to kill gun regulation
We amidst turmoil are thankful
Most of us have been untouched
Living lives in happy fullness
Each pursuing private goals
—–Thankful for the fragile bubble
—–Shielding us from world troubles
—–Thankful, too, for movements yielding
—–Millions marching for world healing
11/20/18
