Truth in the Silence

'O Canada...Our home and native land...' We were told that this was for the best We imagined the laughter We thought we could hear singing But it wasn't that. It was screaming. WE were wrong History is being rewritten to the truth A truth that was silenced for far too long It was hidden but now it's found. THEY were found You can't pretend anymore We can't silence them anymore Now is a time to LAMENT Now is a time to LISTEN Now is a time to LEARN Learn from our past Listen to the stories Lament our history. But it doesn't end there. Don't get stuck in the sadness Or feeling guilty Our generation can't get stuck and get annoyed There is work to be done. We can't change the past but we can do better We can Love our neighbor We can change our perspective We can work together for change. *note to everyone: This all may be draining but this is important conversations to have, remember to turn off the news and rest before jumping back in. Seek help if you need it. & remember You are loved. - PK June 24, 2021