Dear

Dear Violence,

I see you around the world

Spoken from mouths who do not even understand you

Dear Hate,

Lies come out of your mouth like a waterfall

You are a dictator of things that do not even involve you

You are only as strong as someone lets you be

You are the one aspect that will never be a part of me

Dear Acceptance,

I know you are somewhere to be found

You keep people smiling ear to ear

You are found in bits and pieces

Dear Equality,

I see you in my family

My teachers

My friends

I want to see you everywhere

Then maybe, just maybe,

The world will finally be at peace

& we will finally thrive

I hope to be yours,

Debbie