

… In the World of We by Nonnie Jules
We often hear that music is the universal language. It is the avenue to bridge all divides –
racial divides
gender divides
political divides.
But, in the midst of all the division,
each party holding court in their respective corners of the ring,
ears lightly tickled by the sound of the simple “IMAGINE” by John Lennon,
wafting through the musky air of tear gas, rubber bullets and water cannons –
a mist of standstill calms the noise
…and in mere moments, the eyes of “independent” onlookers are pleasantly greeted by the most beautiful and welcoming sight –
…bodies slowly rocking
…hands collectively raised
…waving side to side
…all in unison
…chanting
“Imagine there’s no heaven. It’s easy if you try…”
The 2020 US election has ended. The people have spoken.
What’s left behind? A world of anxiety and angst – wrapped in feelings of wondering when the bombs will drop, or when the other shoe will fall. And although I’d like to point fingers here and maybe even call a few not-so-pretty names, my daughter sits beside me as I write this, an ear to measure the “nice” level in my words, the child guiding the parent. Roles reversed, she gently reminds me that the original goal of this message is unification – therefore, I will stay the course of peace.
In this moment, acknowledging that my conscience of decency is bigger than any emotion that might be stirring the embers of fires that have burned deep inside me for the past few years – neutrality is my cohort, and we will not take sides.
Instead, all that will be allowed to roll off my tongue is FACT…
one reign is ending
and another about to begin.
Some exultant…
others despondent
Yet, now is not the time for either.
Yesterday is gone,
today almost a memory,
but what awaits us in tomorrow
is what WE decide it will be.
This is not the land of us and them –
this is the world of WE.
WE decide what, who and how WE want to be.
Do you resemble love, or, are you wearing the likeness of hate?
What adorns your heart, a choice only you can make … for you.
So, I have made my choice – and it is firm and true!
I choose love.
To love,
to be loved,
to speak love,
to exude love,
to live love.
Because I know that what I send out into the world, will be exactly what the world returns to my doorstep.
It is for that reason that I shall…
remain steadfast in my vigilance –
cognizant of any negativity that might try to seep in or out of my pores –
Skillfully suppressing the desire to gloat in the face of the so-called “losing” side.
I’ve too much pride…to stoop so low.
The 2020 US election has ended. The people have spoken.
There were no losers.
WE are a world of winners.
Remember, WE decide
what
who
and how
WE will be
in this…
beautiful
colorful
everchanging
world of WE.
“Imagine there’s no country
It isn’t hard to do
Nothing to kill or die for
And no religion too
Imagine all the people living life in peace…
It’s all easy if WE try.”
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Good morning, Robbie and Nonnie. I definitely subscribe to poetry of WE. That’s how I live my life: Inclusively, showing kindness.
I have two of Nonnie’s books on my Kindle, including If Only Their Was Music. The trailers are great, of course.
Thanks for all of this!
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Hi Marian, thank you for all your support over the RWISA showcase tour. This is a compelling post and perfectly timed. I was interested in Nonnie’s remark about her daughter looking over her shoulder and helping her keep perspective. I think it is wonderful they have such a good relationship.
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Hi, Robbie! My babies are adults now but they definitely keep me in line when I get that look in my eye that says I might stray in a direction other than the right ones they were taught.
Thanks for hosting me today!
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Thanks, Marian, for dropping by with your support!
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Timely reminder that our decision to love is always a winner… A beautiful share, Nonnie and Robbie! ❤ xo
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So true, Bette! Thanks for dropping by!
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Hi Bette, thanks you for visiting and commenting. This is a wonderful post.
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Thank you for sharing Nonnie’s piece, Robbie. Focusing on love and light is right up my alley. 🙂
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Thanks for taking the time to comment in multiple places, Yvette! You’re awesome!
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Hi Yvette, your lovely attitude to love and life showed through in The One Discovered and made it a delightful read. Thanks for visiting.
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Aw, thank you! Love and light are a central theme for all the books in the Diasodz series. 🙂
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Thank you, Robbie, for hosting Nonnie with this inspiring and motivating post! What we put out to the world, we get back and we’d all do well to remember that. Love is the answer! Amazing piece of writing, Nonnie!
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