Ceasefire, now.

Melody Tuck

playing double Dutch is fun
reminiscent of a time
when I did not know
the world was coming undone.

why am I still playing double Dutch?
with my faith and my heart
which often conflict
despite dire happenings as such

where life should be prioritised regardless –
ultimately.
always.

sharing a meme won’t end a genocide
but unity as humanity
can overthrow governments
yet I cower behind pride …

pride in what?  

I am playing double Dutch in a free land
why be for or against anything
when ignorance can be passed off as innocence –
and that is still able to stand.

we’re not free, till they are free 
from the river to the sea.

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