the confluence of forces
leading to this door opening;
simple to decode.
earnest teachers
eager students
humans
artful projections
simultaneously accurate
doggedly imprecise
both sides
do we choose to take aim and accuse
or do we choose the lens of compassion
in both directions
we acknowledge our blame
and all roles in our pain
accept ourselves
accept our humanity
carry baskets of forgiveness
unrelentingly unite with one final prayer
may our actions bring us everything we need
may your actions bring your everything you need