Final Thoughts On Mother's Day

FINAL THOUGHTS ON MOTHER'S DAY We marched on Mother's Day to protest children being held in detention centers In a country we think has gone awry We marched for children being treated as prisons We marched to ask the question…Why? We marched for children who were not welcomed here Instead…in glorified cages we hide them away Where they sit confused and sad and lonely separated from their mothers…on Mother's Day. Or any day for that matter… and it makes my heart go numb remembering how proud I once was of my country… and seeing what we've become. Where once a mighty woman with a torch shone her light for the world to see we once welcomed anyone into our country anyone yearning to be free… As we made our peaceful march carrying signs pleading for children to be free I saw mothers with their families in restaurants, enjoying the park…even climbing in old Banyon trees. And I couldn't help thinking about those other children… the ones our country has hidden away… In a detention center here in Florida separated from their mothers…on Mother's Day. It's true that mighty woman is still standing but now I'm filled with doubt… for I believe if you look closely her torch light has gone out. But I won't give up on it ever shining again I won't surrender…I won't quit with a little acceptance and compassion her light can be relit.