This was a project I did basically during the pandemic. I started writing a poem a day. Once ‘real life’ started again it got harder to write everyday, which is interesting.
I have started to edit some of these mostly the kids poetry. I think there might be enough here for a book. We shall see.
for every child
tough to write
the world gone mad
hard to keep
from feeling bad
then I think
of all the kids
feel the tears
on my eyelids
my deep wish
they can still smile
keep holding hope
for every child
take courage now
the day relents
the light gives in
the night draws close
the dark begins
for those attuned
to thick black air
slink through the gloom
with flat cold stare
for those who come
unprepared
take courage now
and say a prayer