when harm has been done, abuse, violence, genocide
to often the silence that was kept, imposed or chosen
allowed the excruciating pain, the insufferable nightmares
to go on & on & on
can I/we choose to shift NOW
can I/we choose to speak up
while being accountable for the harm I/we have done
choose to step up so all that need to be said can be heard
so healing may happen
secure environment may be created
& for generations & generations to come
love, care & taking care may be experienced