brown ice

rapid expansion of ICE

almost inevitably will bring

lessened oversight

which means slackened mean streaks

within persons who believe

they are enforcing moral good

against “enemies within”

we are human, generation to generation

slow response

over many years

i’ve learned – most times –

not to react in anger

but to respect

my body

and soul’s reaction

and wait until my head

truly tempers my emotions

only then can i speak or

write with kindness

compassion takes a bit longer