My journey of generosity flowing from gratitude

began long before the words white privilege became popular.

My dislike of selfish enrichment and my struggle with moderate consumption

was not inspired or forced by populists wearing red barets.

My sacrificial habits and the joy of vulnerability

was born without a hashtag.

My commitment to grow in love

was not originally inspired by Mandela.

 

Yet, all these things come together,

in an unlikely, ironic fusion

where content and context

pulls and pushes forward, together.