The Strongest Forces . . .

By The Marine Detective on July 21, 2024

This is another Ocean Voice blog = my thoughts about hope, connection, equality and positive action for future generations.

I have been dizzied by recent global events and needed to ground myself. You too? The following poem is the result. I shared it on social media where it seems to have resounded with many. May it be of use to readers here too.

In a world of
turbulence
know the calm.

But do not
ignore
the storm.

Do not hide
in the bubblewrap
of privilege.

Nor in the
dank of
denial or despair.

Ships sink
blood spills
oil seeps.

In deranged
creeping, fevered
vortexes.

Clouds of hatred
seeded with
fear.

The divine lives
in the calm
of good.

She shines with
integrity, equality
truth.

Fill with light
blind
the dark.

The strongest
forces
love. 💙

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Photo and words ©Jackie Hildering, The Marine Detective.
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