the masks are off, the gloves are off.

 You are awakening to the 

same country you fell asleep to.

The very same country.

Pull yourself together.

And, 

when you see me, 

do not ask me

"What do we do now?

How do we get through the next four years?"

Some of my Ancestors dealt with 

at least 400 years of this 

under worse conditions.

Continue to do the good work.

Continue to build bridges not walls.

Continue to lead with compassion.

Continue the demanding work 

of liberation for all.

Continue to dismantle broken systems, 

large and small.

Continue to set the best example 

for the children.

Continue to be a vessel of nourishing joy.

Continue right where you are.

Right where you live into your days.

Do so in the name of 

The Creator who expects 

nothing less from each of us.

And if you are not "continuing" 

ALL of the above, 

in community, partnership, collaboration?

What is it you have been doing?

What is it you are waiting for?

-  Venice Williams: