Distanced

Separate

Lost

Empty

We have been in a time of great suffering

that has begged of us

one

question

are we afraid to lose our lives?

or

have we already lost them?

sick

dying

maskless

meaningless

(Where) can we be found?

(How) can we be restored?

guardians of life,

Thank you

nurses truck drivers

teachers storytellers

custodians artists

grocery workers doctors

healers scientists

caregivers activists

ministers justice keepers

restorers vaccine makers

Thank you

guardians of life

rivers birds

oceans dogs

trees cats

sunlight squirrels

masks young ones

breath loved ones

saints precious ones

elders new ones

to all that are

thank you for being here

for we are restored

in our gratitude for you

Here is where our lives are found.

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