the dust beneath the feet of protestors
rises and still we try to grip a vision
that lies outside this framework         “bring me a more equitable world”  

the death tolls on newspapers
increase and yet some still need to find the decency
to put on masks                                 “bring me a more educated world”

the high number of environmental protection laws
reversed are narrowing not just of our own chances of survival
as a species  but those of all creatures                   
                                    ­                      “bring me a more sustainable world”

the lines at food banks and distribution centers
lengthen and yet the sum needed to feed the mouths of others
does not seem to be agreeable when drafting legislation                      
                                                               “­bring me a more compassionate
                                                                ­  world”
the great waiting  
seems to be in great motion        “bring me ...” I no longer need you to
                                                          bring me anything

                                                           I will bring it
                                                          I will venture out
                                                        I will create
                                                     I will learn more
                                                  I will open my own mind
                                               I will think for myself
                                                      

        ­            I do not need you to bring me anything
                      that paradigm is over;
                                             
                  ­                        I will go get it

                                           I
                                           will
                                           manifest
                                           it
          ­                                
draw parts of those lines  __             that will help connect us to it