March – light comes

On March 8, in the United States, we turn our clocks ahead by 1 hour, allowing light to linger later into the evening. I’ve always loved when this change comes. These days, with the invasion of Iran, among other terrible actions by the administration, it may feel like all is dark and life is overwhelming. In times like these, what helps me is a poem I just wrote:

When all looks dark
and well-meaning platitudes
like “it will get better”
and “this too shall pass”
feel hollow,

what may help
is a long embrace
from someone who understands—

a connection
that becomes a balm to the soul,

kindling a light
that warms your spirit
and gently spreads
to others.

May we all find peace.

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