Prayer

When I heard the news that the Big, Ugly Bill had passed, I left the house and got into my car. I turned on the ignition, felt the AC blowing in my face. I left voice memos for four of my friends. I said over and over again, I don’t know what to do. I thought about driving to the cafe down the street for a sandwich, but no part of me was hungry.

I want to go anywhere. Anywhere but here. I wish I could leave this country and bring everyone I have ever loved with me. I wish I could bring everyone who is terrified and trying, searching for hope. I wish I could bring us all somewhere there is peace. Somewhere we are held.