Not to bless, but<\/p>\n

desiccate instead<\/p>\n

the hot spit<\/p>\n

on lips shaping hate<\/p>\n

suddenly at center.<\/p>\n

The confused backing away,<\/p>\n

backs now together wanting<\/p>\n

a blessing on pins & posts,<\/p>\n

the placards & uncertain plans,<\/p>\n

questions, answers, the demands.<\/p>\n

Yes, a blessing on a shaking heart breaking<\/p>\n

seeing other hearts wanting and thirsty. Yes, a blessing<\/p>\n

for the thirsty, for all those with lips cracking, who know now a longing,<\/p>\n

yes, a blessing for all those who need water – yes, water – because of this fire.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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