There Are No Words

There are no words.

There are no words for the horror of police murdering a man because of hatred, racism, and dehumanization.

There are no words for a man lynched for jogging.

There are no words for a woman killed for being in her home.

There are no words for a white woman weaponizing her fragility to try to harm a black man asking her to obey the law. 

There are no words for watching white supremacists use the cover of protests to foment chaos and destruction of small and minority owned businesses.

There are no words for the terror of unchecked police brutality.

YET

I must speak, even if words are inadequate.

I must speak to say no to the evil of racism in myself and others.

I must heal so that the world can heal.

I must act from a place of love and empathy to help create a just world worthy of peace.

Even if you don’t have words I invite you to speak, to heal, and to act.

You have the capacity to make an impact with your choices, whether you are aware of them or not.

Are you consciously creating your impact or allowing your subconscious mind, wounds, and prejudice to do it for you?