We Always Hope

We always hope

behind the smile

there is

true joy

or

at least

honest amusement.

We hope

the smile

is

not hiding

fear,

or anger,

or hatred,

or conspiracy.

Hope

is what

we cling to

so that

we will not

be overtaken

by

conspiracy,

hatred,

anger,

or fear.

We always hope

the smile

is hiding

nothing.

Tribute to Leonard Nimoy

A STAR:

embodied in this beloved man

on-screen and off

talent,

humor,

grace,

intelligence,

and much, much more

not just a star

a super-nova

in the lives of millions

shedding light

on the human condition

encouraging,

inspiring,

representing

the eternal struggle

between thought and emotion

A true star

whose light

will never fade.

LLAP