I sat and watched the children play
Smiling faces I did seeBut not for nowI sat and watchedAs tears went by
Our triumphant can't buy everythingI want to hear the children singAll I hear is the soundOf those falling on the groundI sat and watchedAs tears went by
It is the evening of the dayI sat and watched the children playDoing things I used to doDifferent is now the newI sat and watchedAs tears went by
"Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that." MLK
"It is always the right time to do the right thing." MLK
"Hatred paralyzes life; love releases it. Hatred confuses life; love harmonizes it. Hatred darkens life; love illuminates it." MLK
We've looked at, to, for leaders for answers. Obviously, many schools of thought. "Enough is enough" echoes. Thus far, rinse, repeat, wonder what city is next.
Today's news:
Threepeat!
Spags signs contract extension.
Steph Curry becomes the first player with seven 3's in four straight games.
Optimism abounds as MLB teams startup in Arizona and Florida.
Artist's rendering of proposed beautiful downtown ballpark in KC..
No thanks, not today at least... I've lost my appetite.
Much. Much is wrong, seemingly impossible. (Non)Peace in our World. The nuclear arms 'race'. Continental (vitriol) divide (and we're not talking in the geographical sense.) Discrimination, all types.
Answers?
Crickets.
It is said "It takes a village." That too is difficult, getting all on board at once, an observation only, but more in a sec.
Perhaps we not wait, wholly depend on legislators. Howabout we take MLK's lessons. Start in our own homes. Model, teach, talk about - love, and why we need it.
Mental health issues, of course we need more funding, understanding, knowhow to treat, rehabilitate if possible.
The second thought, after of course worry for those involved "Oh no, how will our city now be percieved?" Misguided. This isn't about Kansas City. Las Vegas. Lewiston, ME. Baltimore, MD. Aurora, CO. Uvalde, TX. Orlando, FL. Charleston, SC. Newtown, CT. This is about US. The US, and frankly, the World.
Love, kindness should be easy. One home at a time.
With love and kindness, how can you pull the trigger on a 6 year old?
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