That remembers something old—
Earth

A word from what you are harvesting now—
Gratitude

One that a bird might say—
Joy

Give me a word that wants to be repeated—
Kindness

One that feels like an embrace—
Hug

Give me a word that feels like
kindling for more words—
Speak

Let the heat of each letter
rise with the flame—
Dream

Give me a word that you
don’t have to surrender—
Humanity

that is an act of defiance—
Gather

a word that might be
a candle in the dark—
Hope

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For those around the world protesting tyranny, Oct. 18, 2025.

(Thanks to Emily Stoddard for “a word” prompts.)