The necessity of self kindness
Put at odds with the comfort of blindness
Shedding light on that which is neglected
Intentionality and avoidance bisected
But not a word
Lest we speak ill
Lest we speak ill
So we search for the sun and soak up its ray
Warning of the danger of the shade’s gray
Practicing gratitude
Purchasing stock in platitudes
But not a word
Lest we speak ill
Lest we speak ill
If money can’t buy pride
and joy can’t numb the pain
Focusing on the bright side
Is like trying to run while lame
But not a word
Lest we speak ill
Lest we speak ill
It has its place; it has its time; I have had it up to the gills
Forcing positivity does not pay the emotional bills
Focusing on what brings joy doesn’t fix society’s ills