HOMESICK

I go forth in the morning
and greet all I meet
freely
for I know there will be
no rejection

When there is need
the fulfillment comes
without stoppage
without delay or detour
from the wellsprings
of love

Each day everyone
sits in contentment
living his own life
in his rightful place
with pride and dignity

Oh, I am homesick

We need to develop
new senses
to come to our senses
we are blind,
and deaf,
and colliding with our world

We need eyes that see
the beauty in our brother's face

We need ears that hear
the music in our sisters voice

We need hearts that feel
the pain in a child's heart

Oh, I am homesick

Why do we cling to our pain?
It need not be.

Is hate so sweet?
Is fear so comfortable?

Come sisters
Come brothers
Let us go home

Tina Bell