Rising Through the Fog of the Unknown
A poem about our post-election future by Sharaine Webster for Black Iowa News.
By Sharaine Webster
Election is done, fear of more change,
A criminal in office, causing strains.
The future looms, a fog-bound road,
With twists unseen and the path unknown.
Injustice roots so deep, so strong,
A world where right still battles wrong.
Yet social work, this field, lights up the way,
To lift, to serve, to heal another day.
Through resilience, we find our feet,
Bonded in care, we are each complete.
Attachment forms through threads we hold,
A fabric woven, so mighty and bold.
Through this work – support is given, freely shared,
With steady hands, each heart’s repaired.
For love and strength, in hearts, endure,
A light that guides us, strong and pure.
The weight of history calls to each of us,
Reminding us that true change, needs growth, takes trust.
In freedom’s name, we rise, we shout, we stand,
For hope, for justice, it remains in our hands.
Sharaine Webster LISW IADC is a clinical assistant professor at the University of Iowa School of Social Work and a licensed therapist based in the Des Moines-area (specializing in mental health, sexual wellness and addiction counseling). With a passion for supporting marginalized communities, she provides education, clinical training and therapy focused on relationship dynamics, the LGBTQIA+ community and various underserved populations. Sharaine also serves as an advisor and advocate and contributes to initiatives aimed at improving access to culturally competent holistic care. Personally, she also values freelance writing and creative expression.
So inspiring! We cannot give in or give up. Our work is not done. So many rights have been denied to citizens because of the color of their skin, gender, or faith. I believe the next several months will be a wake up call to many in the white community as they finally see their rights attacked. God, give us strength!
Thank you for finding the words that I could not. Never giving up!