A Kinder World

As history continues to be dictated by small men, angry, isolated, or too scared to rock the boat, I hope for a kinder world.

One where hate is not confused with passion, fear is not disguised as virtue, and division is not considered progress.

One where safety and love are not reserved for individuals based on who they are, where they come from, or how they look.

One where bodies aren't something to be controlled, equality is an expectation, and the needs of "me" are synonymous with the needs of "we".

Power born out of greed will always work to control those that support it, and in a world that celebrates who's speaking the loudest, I refuse to believe volume is equivalent to strength.

Grief does not have to be the only reason we remember love exists, but it is a gentle reminder that there is always more to fight for.