There is no talisman stronger
for warding off evil
than the contrite heart
willing to acquiesce to a life of service
building bridges for social justice
and detente
navigating the landmines of politics
dodging F-bombs of apathy
and drone strikes of hate
There is no talisman stronger
for warding off evil
more powerful than carrying the cross
of the oppressed
acknowledging that we all share
the same DNA
Julia A Masi is an Italian-American who prefers to write in Italian. Her passion for social justice is often evident in her work. She grew up in New York City. Masi is currently roaming the desert of Southwest Nevada searching for poetic inspiration.