last night I dreamt I was a child again
holding hands with my mother

last night I dreamt I was pure
that I had never been hurt

last night I dreamt I was innocent
that I knew nothing of trauma

last night I dreamt I was alive
but I am choking on the dirt you buried me with.

evil strikes in the gaps of humanity.
hold your brothers and sisters close,
keep your pets and companions near,
and unite.

evil lurks where our hearts fail.
keep compassion for your fellows,
make time to help those who need it,
and unite.

evil slips in when we lose sight of ourselves.
read up till your eyes give out,
arm yourself with knowledge of immovable facts and educated opinions,
and unite.

evil will see us fall when we forget each other.
remember that across the oceans and borders,
across language and history and culture and religion,
we are all a part of each other,
and unite.