Regularly scheduled elections

Every day of
Every year of
Every life that
Ever lived
There were broken hearts and
Tragic deaths and
Shattered dreams that were not forgotten

But in every day of every year there are
Newborn cries and mothers' tears
And in every year of every life there was
Unspoken joy and unseen mercies

We might consider this unfair or cruel
We might rage against a god
None have ever seen
But even now within your reach
Is love that is willing
Is peace that is waiting
Is an unseen beauty only
Lately covered by the dust and debris of
Mistakes and regret

All we must do is sweep away the clutter
In the democracy of life - we choose
Moment by moment
The only vote that counts is
The one we cast for
Love over fear
For a present joy

Rejecting yesterday's slate of
Failures, regrets and
Missed opportunities

dg

4/2/11

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