As May once again unfolds her arms and  generously

gives us her gifts of beauty and wonder, and as we celebrate and receive her,

other events are making their mark during this time of the budding of the trees

 and I am moved to ponder something else..

Bloodshed is never a time for celebration but is a time of self examination

 and reflection.

I mourn the loss of thousands of precious lives, but I will not rejoice in the death of one, not even an enemy. [unknown]. 

"Returning hate for hate multiplies hate, adding deeper darkness to a night already devoid of stars. Darkness cannot drive out darkness: only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate: only love can do that" -- MLK, Jr.

re blogged from Jade Page Press