It is not the darkness,
but the light refusing
to shine into that place.
It is not the argument
we had over breakfast this morning,
but the years of silence.
It is not the murder of one man
on one day
but the systemic oppression
of human beings for centuries.
Vernae is new to the world of publishing, but is enjoying every moment of it. She began submitting her work for publication in 2018 and has been published several times. Her unpublished Children’s Book “Teddy Wet My Bed” was selected as one of five Finalists by Eyelands 2019 Book Awards in the Unpublished Books Category. Vernae is praying for healing and health in our nation and the world.
Powerful work, Vernae.
View words spoken like a Japanese Hiaku sending ripples and eruptions through my soul.
CeCe
Thank you Casey!
Wow! This is a powerful piece. We need more thought provoking literary works like this.
Exquisite.
Touching and true. Thank you, Vernae!
Letter perfect!
Thank you everyone! I am grateful for your comments.
Thank you for this. That middle stanza — so powerful.