Utopia

Utopia

we'd gather around
all in a room
fasten our belts
engage in dialogue
we'd all slow down
rest without guilt
not lie without fear
disagree sans judgement

we would stay and respond
and expand and include
and allow and forgive and
enjoy and evolve
and discern and inquire
and accept and admit
and divulge and
open and reach out
and speak up

This is utopia this is my utopia
This is my ideal my end in sight
Utopia this is my utopia
This is my nirvana
My ultimate

we'd open our arms
we'd all jump in
we'd all coast down
into safety nets

we would share
and listen and support and welcome
be propelled by passion not
invest in outcomes
we would breathe
and be charmed
and amused by difference
be gentle
and make room
for every emotion

we'd provide forums
we'd all speak out
we'd all be heard
we'd all feel seen

we'd rise post-obstacle
more defined
more grateful
we would heal
be humbled
and be unstoppable
we'd hold close
and let go
and know
when to do which we'd
release and disarm
and stand up
and feel safe

this is utopia this is my utopia
this is my ideal my end in sight
utopia this is my utopia
this is my nirvana
my ultimate

Alanis Morissette