Hope 2, Collage
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Weeping Beech Tree
weeping beech tree
I come upon your closed side
like a wall of leaves
it seems
to exclude the world
people who are
bitter
cynical
divisive
but then I see your other side
I watch the sunlight
filter through your leafy canopy
oh you
you that is open to the world
you that tries to be inclusive
you that lets in the light
protects people
you that cries out
safety
dignity
justice
you speak
peace and unity for all
for all American people