Journal, journal in my lap

Tell me what this day will be like

Tell me what steps we’ll take toward peace and unity

A new chapter is ending and a new one beginning

There is more love and kindness in the air

A return to decency and trustworthiness

There is a sense of duty and a desire to serve

There is honesty and how vital that is

We all can breathe a sigh of relief

The breath we held for years can be exhaled

Today is a better day

My heart is gladdened

Let’s turn the page

January 20th, 2021