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 Her unpublished Children’s Book “Teddy Wet My Bed” was selected as one of five Finalists by Eyelands 2019 Book Awards in the Unpublished Books Category.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.