Necessary trouble

Do not get lost in a sea of despair.
Be hopeful, be optimistic.
Our struggle is not the struggle of a day,
a week, a month, or a year,
it is the struggle of a lifetime.
Never be afraid to make some noise
and get in good trouble. 
Necessary trouble.
              The Honorable John Lewis
               February 21, 1940 - July 17, 2020
             

Farewell, sir.
You did, indeed, fight the good fight
and get into a lot of good trouble.
You served God and humanity well.
Thank you.
Take your rest.

              The Reverend Bernice King