Poem: Across The Divide

Posted byDevin HoggPosted inPoetry, UncategorizedTags:, , , , ,

When minds are closed;
When hearts are full
Of fear and hate;
When ignorance
Reigns supreme;
How do you reach them?
How do you open
Minds and hearts?
How do you
Teach empathy?
Instill compassion?
“Please Lord,”
I cry,
“Give me the words to speak
The stories to tell
To spread love.
Grant me
Oh Lord
The strength to overcome.
The patience
To persevere.
Help me
Most of all
To hold onto hope
That I can reach them.
That all my efforts
Are not in vain.
That I can get
Across the divide.

Published by Devin Hogg

My name is Devin Hogg. I was born and raised in Carnarvon, Ontario, Canada. I moved to Guelph, Ontario, Canada in 2009 for university and lived here ever since. In my free time, I enjoy reading, watching TV and movies, going on long walks, swimming, and practicing Chen style Tai Chi. I love to write poetry and blog regularly about topics such as mental health, sci-fi/fantasy series, faith, sexuality, and politics.

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