In honor of World Poetry Day

On this World Poetry Day, as much of the world copes with a deadly virus pandemic, almost all of the world's governments and corporations still fail to promptly and adequately respond to climate breakdown, and too, too many politicians continue to seek only achieving a short-term competitive advantage, I do not wonder at the frustration and despair felt by younger generations. In their honor, with hope for the future of our descendants, and in recognition of Minnesota's Nobel Laureate in poetry, today's poem is offered as a prayer on behalf of and to those "in charge," that their decisions may be  based on what is best for  the next Seven Generations. Let us all disprove Auden's assessment that "...poetry makes nothing happen:" We can do that if we only vote for those who live and embody Dylan's wishes.

Forever Young

[listen along: Rhiannon Giddens and Iron & Wine]

Written by: Bob Dylan

May God bless and keep you always
May your wishes all come true
May you always do for others
And let others do for you
May you build a ladder to the stars
And climb on every rung
May you stay forever young
Forever young, forever young
May you stay forever young

May you grow up to be righteous
May you grow up to be true
May you always know the truth
And see the lights surrounding you
May you always be courageous
Stand upright and be strong
May you stay forever young
Forever young, forever young
May you stay forever young

May your hands always be busy
May your feet always be swift
May you have a strong foundation
When the winds of changes shift
May your heart always be joyful
May your song always be sung
May you stay forever young
Forever young, forever young
May you stay forever young

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