What if they don’t stay?

A few weeks ago, I was having an interesting conversation with someone about what their wish for the world was. Their initial wish was for there to not be “deadbeat dads” in this world. It was for parents to not have the option of walking out of their children’s lives. Soon enough, it dawned on…

III. *6 Days *

A poetry series...start here. III.Dear Congo  Some days you break my heart  I wonder if I’ll ever piece myself back together  Other days you show me the kind of love  I could never get from any other country  And whenever you open your arms wide  I wonder which day it’s going to be  The one…

II. *6 Days*

A poetry series...start here. II. Will Tell the children  To keep their innocence  Tell the daughters  To be warriors  Tell the sons  To stay brave Tell the world  To be wary of its silence  We’ve left seeds  And they’ll multiply  All by faith  All in love  Tell the heavens We’re bringing more angels  Tell the…