Dear Readers,
I believe we can agree that the fall of 2024 has put a lot on our minds as Americans. I haven’t posted politics here as I do elsewhere, but this evening, I share what means the most to me as a 73 year old woman. I trust that the person I voted for will keep her oath to protect and defend our democracy, won't selfishly, stupidly, and maliciously squander our freedoms, and will not sell out to our enemies, because, I believe, she cares about our grandchildren's future as she does ours. I want government to keep us safe. I want a system that won't neglect those who need and want help, instead of treating them with contempt. I want fair and just treatment of immigrants, allowing those who want to contribute to our economy a chance. I feel we have the right to essential health care, and wholesome food. We have a right to and the need for freedom of expression, freedom to love as we choose, and reproductive freedom. We must have a free press, freedom from destructive, demoralizing lies, and propaganda, freedom of assembly, and freedom to speak our minds. I trust our beautiful natural places will be preserved so future generations will be free to roam them.
Having said that, I'd like to share a small set of my image poems: haiga, or shahai, in the Japanese style. All images, haiku, and senryu by myself. I hope you enjoy.
Until next time!
These are so uplifting! Thank you, Mel.
Love the hopeful images and words.