An Autumn Note with Love from Miss Mellie Rainbow

What Does Hope Do???

Beloveds,

In the early morning as the sun rose,
I watched the dawn of a new day
and wondered if I had the courage
to open up my life to hope.

In Haiti, in Pakistan, China
and the United States
the rain storms have devastated many
---destroyed homes, lives
and the hearts of people.

In parts of Africa,
full of natural resources,
the results of European colonialism
loom on through poverty,
ethnic cleansing and children
carrying ak-47's protecting
the diamonds of some warlord
who steals and kills without conscience.

And what of me?
What is my part in this country
gone mad with hate and drones
flying across the world
--- leaving villages and cities
destroyed and children dead
or without limbs or parents?

As we talk of peace in
Afghanistan, and Iraq,
missiles fly through Gaza.

Even I must question why there
are fewer jobs and opportunities
as international business moguls
become wealthier on the spoils of war.

In Sudan the first democratic elections
face possible delays
and Peace Prize winner
Aung San Suu Kyi
is still under house arrest in Myamar.

Still, hopeful Palestinians
and Israelis alike
call for equity and peace
so that their children can
grow safely in love.

Hope acts as a common denominator.

And as China attempts to dismantle
the Tibetan culture and language,
it invests heavily in Africa, Latin America
and North America-- and declares itself
a humanitarian world power.

In Mongolia, where some love
and revere the Dalai Lama,
they are told that Chinese aid will be
withdrawn if they choose to keep
the Dalai Lama on a commemorative stamp.
The Mongolian government destroys the stamp.

Is there any hope for our world turned upside down?

At 3am this morning a male voice
screamed--- "you are nothing" and then,
I heard the sound of 3 shots fired
and laughter in the street before the dead silence.

Many of our children have lost their way.
One said he would like to change
and live a different life but he couldn't
--- for there were those waiting
to kill him for his past deeds.
But what about forgiveness?
What about hope?

In the early morning as the sun rose,
I watched the dawn of a new day.
My heart was heavy. Is there any hope?
And then a glimpse of the future
flashed before me.

Beyond the war and destruction,
somehow we had learned to share.

Neighbors and world leaders alike
had learned compassion and were
learning to walk with forgiveness, patience,
understanding and love for eachother.

People were able to honor their own faiths
and traditions as long as they did
no harm to others.

Education and peacebuilding became
a reality for all the children of the earth.

As they were nurtured,
so were all parents and grandparents
and each sentient being nurtured
-- for we had embraced a universal circle of love.

In the early morning as the sun rose,
I watched the dawn of a new day.
In my vision, the world had blossomed
beyond war and into a vivid loving peace.
We served as a living example for every universe!

This is the future I believe we can choose to have.

Today, I have awakened with infinite and eternal hope.
Love will abide! Please join me so we can create
a loving future for our children!

loving you.....
miss mellie rainbow