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Antonio Castellaneta's avatar

Sometimes the first act of care is not changing something, but allowing it to be seen.

Trish Vanson's avatar

Yes! Somehow this picture, and my respect for the person who took it, forced me to really see it and not look away.

April Lee's avatar

Trish, this is beautiful and heartbreaking. "A failing of humanity" indeed. And thank you for showing us so clearly that "the honour of being seen" can be freely given.

David Kirkby's avatar

Oh Trish. Yes. We have to let ourselves see. I am back in a city, briefly, and I see this myself. We can do better. In the end, we are all family...

Best Wishes - Dave

Elizabeth Twist's avatar

Beautiful poem, Trish. I especially appreciated the recording. It was wonderful to hear this in your voice.

Charlie Pond's avatar

Poignant poem about a heart-breaking issue!

Trish Vanson's avatar

Yes, so heart-breaking. When my friend posted this picture on Facebook, I just couldn’t ignore it.