(Victoria, British Columbia)

Painted on the bricks
of Bastion Square
the simple request—

MORE JUSTICE—

each emphatic letter
rendered, perhaps,
by a unique hand,

showing what’s
possible when a
variety of humans

comes together
kindly, cooperatively,
for a common goal.

Turn it into a prayer—

MORE PEACE—

this tender process
made of breath,
of opening our

hearts to others.
Let us each pick up
a brush, dab a

droplet of paint
onto a porous surface,
watch it spread

awareness, extend
acceptance, cultivate
tenderness—

more,
yes, please,
more.