We Are a Gentle, Angry People
“Singing For Our Lives”
We are a gentle, angry people
And we are singing, singing for our lives
We are a land of many colors
And we are singing, singing for our lives
We are a peaceful loving people
And we are singing, singing for our lives
We are all in this together
And we are singing, singing for our lives
We are a justice-seeking people
And we are singing, singing for our lives
We are young and old together
And we are singing, singing for our lives
We are a gentle, loving people
And we are singing, singing for our lives
— Holly Near, 2002
Musician and activist
Today’s Invitation
Think about what it means to be angry and gentle at the same time. How might anger be a force for good? How might gentleness be a source of power?
This Week’s Query
What have you or those you admire sacrificed for a better world?
What is your duty to Spirit, others, and yourself?
Banner art by Maggie Fiori
