I have enjoyed getting feedback from around the country on my latest poem. It was an honor to know how many people read this and were touched by it.
Together…Not Against
By Chris Pepple - 2017
When did it become
if…then?
When did it become
forcing me to choose
between
you
them or
me?
When did we divide
our allegiances into terms
that say if you love them,
you can’t love me…
or if I speak for them
then I must not be able
to speak also for you?
Where’s the us
in it together?
Where’s the global humanity
that’s biblical and moral and just?
Where’s the understanding
that I can love them
and love you and
call people back
together as us?
Races…
Religions…
Professions…
Callings…
Identities…
By raising my voice for one,
I am not raising my voice
against another…
Hear the call that
all can be healed
all can be whole
all can have justice
all can be loved
…it’s not about choosing
which people to stand with…
I’m just standing and helping all
rise up and stand…
It’s together…not against
©2017 Chris Pepple