I Am A Human Being

This is not a protest It is an attestation of the truth An poetically refurbished brand of freedom A reminder to those who are full of venom A salute to the victims of war A brand new slogan for the peace loving people of Ukraine It is a tool to use to confront the savagery of war It is a form of psychological therapy in times of distress A pill to be taken every day by those fleeing war It is actually a spoonful of the human spirit that is taken every morning and night I am a human being is a statement that unites humanity A pillow to put your head on at night A path to find your true self An annihilation of all identities A spiritual bath An awakening of the spirit of togetherness and oneness A mental note to hold onto during desperate times A total disarmarment of any form of hatred It is a garment of beauty worn by the human species It is a shield to put around our children and the vulnerable A lesson for all of humanity Dedicated to the people of Ukraine ©Kenneth Maswabi