A surface hinting
nothing of
the deeper world
within

compels we reach
to delve
beneath
all shallow outer
skins

and so we draw back
layers
clouds

below old strata

witness crowds
collecting to be heard
and seen

beyond facades
and plastic screens:

they testify forgiveness
love

pursue a peace that keeps
above
intolerance
disparity
injustice
fear
polarity.

May we divulge

value

feel

recover

wonder

balance

heal

correct

reflect

respect

reveal

wiser

kinder

while we peel.