Shared Language

Stand firm my esteemed brethren

Of our blessed and righteous land,

Cherish our homeland’s language

Akin your immortal soul;

Because, without said shared tongue

Vital ties that bind disband—

As collective purpose fades,

Destiny turns on dice roll.

© Ilija Lukić 2025

Language shapes thought and thus social interactions. It helps us define and frame our identity as individuals and a nation. It’s the perfect medium to capture mindful values that shape culture and build communities. Language impacts the minutia of daily life, as well as our core sense of belonging—a fundamental part of human essence wired into our nature. Language helps us feel accepted, valued and at home in relationships.

Righteous Indignation

Shadowman on Cooper's Cove shoreline at Jordan Lake NC