Beyond the Sadness

Across the world, times of darkness

Unsettling denting and bruising inside, 

Taking away our thoughts and dreams

Hearts breaking, affected by tragedy,

Unbridled tears running like water, in Plymouth

The landscape of my childhood memories,

Where the spirits of pilgrims set sail from

Ancestors went to sea,with hearts full of love,

In times of departure, weathered many a storm 

From a distance in Wales, was inspired,  

By colourful epitaphs and  gentle smiles

A time when hatred was not  fostered,

Upon  salty winds the sails of unison

Not shattered by cold cruel empty wicked eyes,

In this proud city, am currently feeling its hurt 

Yearning for hope to return, heal the hatred,

Beyond the blackness, the evil of terror

With outstretched arms, I weep to remember,

As sorrow rains down, let healing thoughts blossom 

Take the reins, harvest a new direction,

Affections feeling, releasing unfolding empathy

Destroying misogyny, keeping reason alive,

Filling the world with care and compassion

With thoughts and prayers, uproot the pain.