YOU who care


a holiday season prayer

for those shadowed by our black dogs


oh YOU who care,
the harsh silence of others lets
fear into the belly
send a trumpet of smiles
grant warmth in song to bring
that dog to heel, heart
drum beats to drown out the low growl
the bass notes of laughter
the melody of friends
lyrics of hope may send
the beast out into the night
YOU, who care
send a happy noise
to quiet it's howls.