What are the Colors of Love?

It's been over a year since the virus

descended upon us with a vengeance

everything's changed

offices closed, businesses shuttered, campuses empty

hospitals packed, long lines for free food

trigger happy cops, streets filled with protests

dying people gasping for oxygen

burial grounds running out of space

no firewood even to burn the dead!

I wonder if life ever be the same again?

The pandemic has caused us to pause and reflect

where has the seeming human infallibility gone?

the deceitful lies to hold on to the reigns of power

have you seen the state of our national discourse?

elected officials who have the gall to debate,

about the January 6 attack which took place in plain sight,

was it an act of insurrection or righteous indignation!

whatever happened to civility and courage?

mass shootings are no longer news

meanwhile fires and floods rage

the rich get richer, the poor be dammed.

The colors of hate abound

it is in the deep red of the confederate flag seen on Capitol Hill?

it is in the orange face of the chief instigator of the riots?

it is the white clenched fist of a young senator in a mad dash for power?

it is in the black boots of officer Chauvin?

it is in the yellow bear spray that killed officer Sicknick?

I want to know, what are the colors of love?

i don't even recall, can you tell me now

is it the dark black skin of George Floyd?

is it the purple blood of Brianna Taylor?

is it the crisp blue uniform of chief Medaria Arradondo?

is it the beautiful dark skin of George Flyod's little girl?

is it the rainbow from the tear from Darnella Fraizer's eyes?

or is it the white hair of a compassionate new American President?

As my mind wanders thru colors of a thousand hues

I can see the clear distinction

the colors may be the same

but its the intentions of the people who wear them

that give meaning to love or hate