I just seen this in my email. You’re more than right with this one Trudi. Words do matter, they can help lift someone up or hurt someone badly. This was a necessary message! 🥂
“Sweep” has become an ordinary word to describe one of the most common encounters between the homeless and the public.
We sweep trash and garbage. The dehumanization that is created by this single word is devastating.
What it means, to be a “human being” has been lost and sacrificed.
The consequences of this, in history and these present moments, can create irreparable harm and trauma.
Contributing to both mental illness and drug addiction.
We extend our compassion and support to victims of the Camp and Park fires, who have lost “everything” while at the same time we intentionally create this same devastation daily and repeatedly for the homeless.
For the homeless, we have become the fire 🔥!
Too often without remorse or compassion.
What is judged to be “legal” does not equate to what is moral and ethical.
Homelessness will go on until solutions originate from ethical and moral imperatives. There are no legal solutions that will work separate from ethical and moral values.
“When we deny the humanity of others, our own humanity begins to erode, until we lose what it means to be human… compassion.”
I guess we never truly am tell or no what which they will bring but I believe waking up is a beautiful thing and telling God thank you is also a beautiful thing Trudi.
This is so gorgeous. You’re an amazing writer and poet love. Pleasure getting to read your works like this
Such a beautiful message delivered in such a beautiful way, Trudi. Your words are always kind, thoughtful and exquisitely expressed. xo
I really liked this message too, Lori! Thank you for reading it.🤗✨
I just seen this in my email. You’re more than right with this one Trudi. Words do matter, they can help lift someone up or hurt someone badly. This was a necessary message! 🥂
I’m glad you think so, Jo-Ann. Words matter!✨
For sure
Really well said, Trudi. This is the clarion call for all of us.
Indeed it is, Heidi! If it’s unkind, don’t say it!🤗
Exactly!
The Power of Words
“Sweep” has become an ordinary word to describe one of the most common encounters between the homeless and the public.
We sweep trash and garbage. The dehumanization that is created by this single word is devastating.
What it means, to be a “human being” has been lost and sacrificed.
The consequences of this, in history and these present moments, can create irreparable harm and trauma.
Contributing to both mental illness and drug addiction.
We extend our compassion and support to victims of the Camp and Park fires, who have lost “everything” while at the same time we intentionally create this same devastation daily and repeatedly for the homeless.
For the homeless, we have become the fire 🔥!
Too often without remorse or compassion.
What is judged to be “legal” does not equate to what is moral and ethical.
Homelessness will go on until solutions originate from ethical and moral imperatives. There are no legal solutions that will work separate from ethical and moral values.
“When we deny the humanity of others, our own humanity begins to erode, until we lose what it means to be human… compassion.”
Michael Tscheu
I guess we never truly am tell or no what which they will bring but I believe waking up is a beautiful thing and telling God thank you is also a beautiful thing Trudi.
This is so gorgeous. You’re an amazing writer and poet love. Pleasure getting to read your works like this
Ral, I appreciate your kind words and lovely feedback. Thank you for reading this one!🤗✨
Sometimes when reacting to a post, I comment too quickly. If I reread later I think God I hope they take it the right way you dummo (me)
Your poem reminds me rightfully to take more care
Haha true! For me it’s often typos. Good to hear from you, Steve ✨
Yes, words carry energy. 🙏💜
They do! And I feel it more these days.✨
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Sean - thank you ✨
Lovely poem!!
Thank you for reading this, Vitoria!✨
Good morning! Love it, Trudi. Just like Ross said. This is such an important message. Choose your words wisely. They can make or break someone. ❤️✨️
Words do have that power, Saira! ✨
My pleasure!
They do Trudi. I really love this poem. ❤️✨️
Beautiful... ☺️
Ahh, thank you, Stone✨
This is such an important message in these times. Excellent Trudi!❤️
Ross, thank you. If only we could see the impact our words have, we might choose them with more care.✨