Confusion
Dread
Anger
Betrayal

I can’t believe all of this might come to an end.
Where is the love in the world?
What have we done to deserve this?

Realization
Sadness
Mourning
Loss

We’ve all met amazing people
Seen unbelieveable talent
Opened each other’s eyes to things we might not have seen,
Or seen in that way before.

In the raging sea
That has arose as of late,
There arises a small flicker.

Maybe we can make them listen.
Maybe we can relocate.
Maybe we can change.

Life goes on,
Life will go on,
But not quite the same.

Make some noise,
Write your heart out,
Listen to those words.

Plan for the worst:
Make contacts,
Coordinate a possible migration,
Back up beloved stories,
Your own, and those of others.

Hope for the best:
Sign the petition,
Keep your ears open,
Make some noise.

To all the brilliant talent:
I’ve been surprised,
Enlightened,
Challenged,
So many times.

If we don’t pull through,
I wish you all success
To someday
Reach nirvana.