Union

state of

union
noun: the act or fact of joining or being joined, especially in a political context

as in
he tells us
our spirit is restored
who's spirit?
if I am part of the union
but my spirit 
has not been restored
where does that leave me?

as in
he tells us
we were dead
but now we're hot
is hot the opposite of dead?
I thought it was alive
is being "the hottest" good?
(ask a menopausal woman this question)

as in
he tells us
we should be ashamed
when we don't agree
but i don't feel shame
I've stopped listening
because I'm thinking about sanctuary cities
and whether refuge
is available 
to all
or is it only for those in the union