Drowsy from the rocking earth
Lulled to sleep by trauma
Only so much a heart can take
Of screens unfolding drama
Blink awake to find the truth
Defy the sweetened slumber
Reach for light and love and truth
Before darkness pulls you under
Wake up life and spiritual nature
Chip away ice from my heart
Heated by the melting warmth
Of creation, beauty, and art
Yes the evil rips my soul
Yes the pain is real
But I will never give away
The joy that kindness reveals
Passing people side by side
No words or glances shared
Agenda drives the scheduled rush
May I interrupt your solemn stare?
I give you my smile and honest face
I’m searching for the story
A glimpse into the page you’re on
Acknowledging your glory
Give me a second, a gift of your time
A holy interruption of silence
When words and laughter enter in
We pierce the mundane in defiance
Tossing seeds of encouragement
Will land in the hungry soil
Growing roots and sturdy footholds
Harvesting good fruit from our toil.