Red & Blue

I wrote this poem this morning reflecting about today.

Red and blue

Colors true in the spectral wave of light

Hues used to define and divide who we are

Representing blood and air; the life force of a nation

One right

One left

One good that serves the people

One bad that serves the self

Topics worn on one's sleeve exposing the frayed threads of American civility

Tensions, trump common sense, as one group asserts itself over another

Intentionally placed barriers limit access for those wanting to exercise rights that are often denied

Red and blue

A hideous abstract painting of the ugliness in this land

Oppressive laws, remain death-gripped within fragile white hands, are reluctantly let go after racism's poison has spread throughout the land

Women's health has become less about their gender and more about the words a man wrote centuries ago to gain religious favors

We the people should honor the contributions of all, giving voice to a future of unity and not one that continues to tear us apart.