Resist
(a rough draft)
Resisting the darkness
By baking bread, knitting socks,
Saying a prayer.
Resisting the darkness,
By schooling at home, teaching them God,
Modeling hope.
Resisting the darkness
By reading history, noting the patterns—
The brevity of victory.
Resisting the darkness
By lowering the volume, shutting off devices,
Asking more questions.
Lifting my …
