RIGHT TO RESPECT
We can look in each other’s eyes
and see our right-to-respect
Thoughts are behind the eyes of all and
feelings in the heart
This person who’s a bit different
is different in this way and that
and fundamentally we’re
of the same chalk,
chalk
Today’s a good day for it
and tomorrow, in graceful ways
organically grown steps and practice,
gathering gently
Casserole dishes carried, stews,
potlucks, dishes and brews
to each other’s gardens,
den dens
Cultural events
the chest carried lightly
just being together good progress
even maybe locking in good enough
in what it can effect
Being together that which nurtures trust,
trust mulch tendering sprouts twisting upward like
Jack climbing the bean stalk to the powerful giant,
the structure of institutions
They can permeate the infrastructure, these sprouts
and it’s all just from togetherness, sharing
food, conversation, working it out
in chunks, detangling knots, or
tossing them aside with
a shrug and a smile
Respect and amnesty to all
just being together,
you and I
~ Lady