it is truly sad
the way ambition horns in;
such is politics.

A woman and a
man who could be helpmates throw
stones. Such is sadness

But it's a tricky
thing to make experience
and hope co-exist.

Not me. Despite all evidence that suggests that they do.

Eternal optimism is both endearing and maddening. And yet, without it, how can things ever get better?

Heather