Tuesday, November 25, 2014

Regrets

I wish I'd gone back to Times Square last night--nevermind that it was late and I'd have gone alone, nevermind I'd already showered and put on my pajamas, nevermind that there will be more rallies and vigils, nevermind that I had to work an early shift today; nevermind that I was tired; nevermind.  If for no other reason than to let my presence serve as a witness to the sorrow of a world rent by killing and racism and pain, I wish I'd gone back.  I watched the news instead, and wore black in mourning (for the death!  for the protests!  for the doggedness of racism!  for the creation that groans!) today.  But I wish I'd gone back.
#BlackLivesMatter

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