I can’t remember a time in my life that I haven’t felt more globally connected.
With other humans.
Known and unknown.
Lives woven together by an invisible enemy.
Relentlessly wreaking havoc.
Communities shaken.
Broken.
Grieving.
Immeasurable pain.
America locked down.
Indiscriminate against race; ethnicity; gender; religion; age; zip codes or bankrolls.
Vulnerable.
Fragile.
It’s in a look; a quick glance or lingering stare.
It’s in the sound of a voice; on the phone or in passing.
A tender text.
A tear cascading down a face.
A lump in our throats.
A full-blown cry.
Inspiring words shared.
Essential workers working.
Camaraderie.
People speak and seem nicer.
Yet. Pensive.
Realizing we aren’t that different…..after all!
Moods upended.
Anxious; depressed; sad; fearful.
Flatten the curve.
Social Distancing.
Trying to connect, but, disconnected!
A nod.
A virtual hug.
A wave.
Kind acts.
Compassion.
Empathy.
Patience.
Appreciation.
Letting folks know how much we care and love them.
All of us trying to get through this together!
Taking one second, one minute, one day at a time!
Praying for containment!
And, another kind of normal.
Each of these lines ..
I have either thought or felt
So many emotions in this piece
So much “truth”