Room

Is there room in the world for poetry when people are murdered for the color of their skin?
Shouldn't we wait to sing until every person can be themselves?
Is it wrong to plan for the future when the now is in tatters?
When does the food I take in have flavor again?

Is there room in the world for children when there is so little hope to grow up?
Shouldn't we wait to play until every person is safe?
Is it wrong to think about love when there is so much hate?
When can I risk to feel happy again?

Is there room in the world for being powerless?
Shouldn't we wait for everyone to have power?
Is it wrong to hope when hope is all there is?
When will I find a way to hope?

Is there room in the world for differences that are not differences?
Should we wait until differences don't matter?
Is is wrong to celebrate differences that are not differences?
When will Black Lives Matter?