Here I sit on a Monday morning
I have already had encounters
With several people and I begin
To think how important, in their
Own way, these people are. We
Drift sometimes thinking we are
The ones and what happens is
Dependent on us. Then we settle
Down and realize that our collective
Success or failure is on the backs
Of all of us. Some ignore their
Responsibility, get in the way, and
Cause suffering to those who are
Trying. What is the answer to this
Dilemma. We could all stop what
We are doing, but that would lead
To chaos. We have to give way to
Leaders and it is hard to find people
To commit to being in charge. They
Can criticize but won’t step up
There are many who do accept the
Responsibility and they add to the
Goodness of a community. We have
Pastors, teachers, and parents who
Could help, but many times they are
Not on the same page. What is the
Answer. Solutions do not come easily
We must take the positive steps, each
In our own way and encourage others
To do the same. Slowly we get every
One on the same page and give them
Credit for making the right moves
There is much to be done in every
Community and it takes everybody
To establish the place where we live
Into the place we are proud of
Stanski
July 18, 2022, ^
Steve Haarman 