When Justice redefined itself as Peril
Leaves lying in red and yellow splendor
on the river
sank to the bottom to become silt
Whitest snow fell early
snuggled against doors and windows
closing off sunlight bearing tales of deep winter
When Tolerance redefined itself as Zero
pages of the dictionaries caught fire
amidst cries of spontaneous combustion
weapons began polishing themselves
for who would dare touch them
Love became Lost
Hope became Fear
in the seasons of triumph for those who no longer acknowledged people as people
if they were not born in the right place
Where oh where are you
author of goodness
Someone said they traded it all for Peace
Did you awaken in darkness
teeth clenched
tears leaking from the corners of your eyes
Did you ask
where is my cape?
where is my light saber?
where are all my very best words?
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