November 10, 2024

70,916,946

By Kat Myrman 
70,916,946 

seventy million, nine hundred sixteen thousand, nine hundred forty-six 
sparks of light flicker in a sea of darkness 
believers in love, compassion, inclusion,
justice, truth, civility, kindness, peace
we cling to hope as winter closes in

seventy million, nine hundred sixteen thousand, nine hundred forty-six 
despite what you may have heard
is proof beyond a shadow’s doubt
that you are in good company,
light bearers shining for all to see 

seventy million, nine hundred sixteen thousand, nine hundred forty-six 
reasons to grieve, to take time to heal
to cling to the promise of spring…
of a bright dawn after the darkest night
to protect each precious ember of light

seventy million, nine hundred sixteen thousand, nine hundred forty-six 
did not a landslide make, nor mandate
for those who choose the ways of hate
may love’s light lead us from the edge
and gather us to forge the path ahead

seventy million, nine hundred sixteen thousand, nine hundred forty-six 
hold space for victory in this fight
one day we’ll surely get this right
just not today, true change takes years
so rest your hearts for now, we need you here

~kat
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