A Dark Night

In a time of rising despair

Dark clouds in the air

Venom and toxins spewing everywhere

It is now

We must turn to the light

Live as one

Unite

Not divide

Not cut ourselves out into tribes

For one to survive

The other must die

Oh why

Oh why

Have we not already given this life a try?

A fight to the death

To see who is the best

Always focused on conquest

Lord,

How can this be?

You said we were blessed

Did I hear wrong?

I guess

In my doubt

God did impress

Shone a light on those who have less

Made our choices clear

Either to abide in Love

As the Lord commands from above

Or take our chance

As the Devil moves in and asks us to dance

It is our choice

It is our right

Whether we give in to the darkness

Or fly towards the light

Even now

As we seem to be in this dark night

There is a light

It is you

And I ask you not to fight

But shine on

And be bright

Encourage and show others

The light in them too

Spread love

This is how we do

And how we make the world brand new

Then They Came For Me COVID-19

First they came for those with COVID-19, and I did not speak out—because I did not have COVID-19.

Then they came for those that would not wear masks, and I did not speak out— because I wore a mask.

Then they came for those who did not believe the government, and I did not speak out—because I believed the government.

Then they came for me—and there was no one left to speak for me.

2020

Say goodbye to the old

And ring in the New Year

2020 is here

With all it will offer

With hope

Newness

And a fresh start

Let’s all open our hearts

Somehow we always forget this part

Even when the New Year starts

When the clock reads all zeros

And the decade is brand new

Somehow we still do

Play the same old songs

And get mad at all the same wrongs

Not even thinking to take our chance

To break the chain

Take a stance

In 2020

I will be brand new

I will be in charge of what I do

What I know

And how much I will grow

You can do it too

Just take this chance

The good Lord is offering you

A New Year

A New Start

A chance to open your heart

To begin again

To be your very own best friend

To no longer care it will end

Or when you can begin

Today

2020 is here

Make some way

It comes for you

And promises

To make your dreams come true