As a nation, we should view the result of this election as a reality check of how powerful our voices are and appreciate America for providing the opportunity for our voices to be heard. The time to come together as a nation is now.
We were quiet, but my thoughts were loud.
The sound of your name,
the rhythm of your heart,
echoed into the crevices of my mind and I knew
you would bury me if I let you,
and I wanted you to.
The care-free air of summer began to cool as it made room for the falling leaves of autumn. I only wish I had known at the time that the seasons weren’t the only thing changing.