I Believe [a #WearingOrange #poem]
© Rabbi Menachem Creditor
in honor of the first annual Gun Violence Awareness Day #wearingorange
I believe in
a world without
bulletproof backpacks.
I believe in
a world where
children can sleep unafraid.
I believe in
responsible citizens
and responsible government.
I believe
we can and must call out
fear-mongers and weapon-profiteers
who pervert the noble spirit of our country.
I believe
God calls us to the holy work
of raising up every Divine Image,
every human life.
I believe
these overflowing tears
won't be our last.
... but I also believe
they should be.