Because

So I can’t save the world - 

can’t save even myself,

can’t wrap my arms around

every frightened child, can’t

foster peace among nations,

can’t bring love to all who

feel unlovable.  

So I practice opening my heart

right here in this room and being

gentle

with my insufficiency.  I practice

walking down the street heart first.

And if it is insufficient to share love,

I will practice loving anyway. 

I want to converse about truth,

about trust.  I want to invite 

compassion

into every interaction.  

by Rosemerry Wahtola Trommer