Embrace Love
By Gaye LaRane
One more day I rise
to find another act of hate.
One more day to suffer shock
and offer prayers and comfort
to family and friends.
I watch in horror
as bombs are sent to public officials.
I scream in disbelief
as worshipers are murdered
in their house of God,
I shudder in alarm
as members of the LGBTQ community
are attacked for being themselves.
I tremble in fear
as minority Americans
are ridiculed for their color and race.
I take it personally
for my family and my friends
include all of God’s children.
I believe
Understanding overcomes ignorance
and acceptance overcomes intolerance.
As we embrace the warmth of love
we extinguish the flames of hate.
