Another piece: Between Us
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You stir the succulent soup
feed your friends freely
and contribute more in grace
"heroes" hack and tear
demonize and destroy
not bravely build and bless
You offer rest and company
give of yourself freely
life rejoices in you
"heroes" find fault
crumble the cookie
and see no hidden value
acceptance of others
is sweet your anthem sung
a banner bearing welcome fruit
"heroes" crosses accuse
stars of conquest threaten
stripes are crimson despair
on this earth warm and bright
you tread, soft spoken life
your welcoming spirit soars
Another piece: Between Us
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