In these somewhat psychotic days, some may be tempted to believe that we can act outside of history, or ignore it. Still, I suspect that reality will have its way with us. This may lead to the inertia of history acting akin to the quote: “You can always count on Americans to do the right thing, but only after exhausting every other possibility.” [attributed in some form to Winston Churchill] I am more hopeful. I see an irreducible human spirit that rises in the face of injustice. The greater the injustice, the greater the fuel for this spark to start a fire in our collective hearts. Then, there is know greater force in the world.
I’ll Have a Side of History
History is often
Like the last kid picked
Fore a team
Its secreted virtue rascality
As serendipitous as fate
Underestimated
Its irreproachable timing eternal
The best on its side
Fulfilling the worthy work of sentries
Fiery generations unmatched
Awe weighs on the right side
