Damage

What does it take to walk the line

between inflaming into fiery rage

and sinking into bottomless abyss

when I am faced with injustice?

What does it take to “love thy neighbor”

if the mob is gobbling up everything in its way

taking the innocence, the peace, and the fairness with it

and no one’s there to witness your martyrdom?

What does it take to heal after the unfairness?

Distraction, destruction, or depression

does not appear to be the path forward.

How does one continue to move from it?

The answer, one that I can find for now,

is to move on. Continue with the path you’ve been on.

Make sure you reach your goal.

The tedious chatter will fall away

and the recognition will naturally follow.

And remember: watch what comes out of your heart. Not for others, but for your own sake.

3.12.2026