As human beings we share this space
So can't we see in every face
A line of moments breathing still
Building to this present will
To survive? A history
Mightier than bigotry
A line of love and blood and flesh
Music, dancing, feasting, s**
Anger, sorrow, envy, joy
Boasting, humbling, chasing, coy
In Jasper, Texas, or Laramie
High school heart or refugee
Is there some place on this great earth
Where one can love and quench one's thirst
And cool one's face
And hold one's mate
Free and safe
From fear-filled hate?