Now when I don’t hear from you I worry
I used to think you were just busy
or maybe out of town or really
just having a great time
Now, is it COVID?
is the isolation starting to depress you?
were you shot during a peaceful protest?
are you running away from the toxic news?
I can’t assume you’ll be here tomorrow
so forgive me if I seem to pester you
nothing can be taken for granted
and the truth is, I love you
Social Media gives anyone a forum to voice their opinions as truth and to dare others to disagree. Fear and violence are repeated by the news until it seems the norm. My challenge is to notice when I’m being pulled under, and to shift my focus.
I believe acting in love is stronger than hate and fear. I know peace is mine if I choose it. This is mine to do.
“I’m not throwing away my shot.” from Hamilton
So true!
Beautifully said, Barb!
Love this! Sounds just like MY life!!
No one is going to steel my joy. I would rather feel good. To me, it is always my choice and it is always my preference to look on the bright side, even when that means my efforts to shine off the dark side become necessary for my sanity. Silver lining: increased consciousness of many people who cannot tolerate the injustice anymore. One more death knocking at the door of a blind and blinding person whose heart must be broken to let in the light of truth. The gift of the virus: We are all in it and we are all going to be healed by it in one way or another. WE are all connected. One HUMAN RACE