Intent




Pressed to the brink by desperation’s rise

What words possess the depth of meaning to convey hope’s despair

What words possess the healing power to ease the heartache born of blood — sweat — and tears

What words possess the wisdom to move hearts untouched by compassion’s charge


Souls teetering at the edge of despair’s abyss

Too long have words suborned truth’s clear intent

Too long have words subverted innocence’s becoming

Too long have words perpetuated confusion’s great divide


Leaning upon resurrected trust

I believe that intent’s steady encouragement will strengthen clarity’s resolve

And … I believe that words will reclaim truth’s virtue — in time