On the other side of a glass door,

Teeth bared

Eyes wide

.

Ears up…

Weight on the front paws…

.

Even though the door was closed,

He was way over threshold.

.

We are so scared and do not know how to listen…

We are so overwhelmed by what we fear

we can not see the safety that surrounds us…

.

We must teach each other,

We must listen to each other,

Even if we are scared,

We must learn to see each other.

We must grow.

The stakes are too high,

And doors are designed to open.