Reaching Capacity

Living gratefully, I consider the role of healthy practices in a time where so much has become uncertain and untethered. I honor my body with exercise, my heart and mind with written word. My soul is nourished by both.

Speaking of writing, here is yesterday's installment for my "poem-a-day" challenge:


Reaching Capacity 

Mass respirator production,
fenced-off playgrounds, 

overloaded ICU’s, 

empty streets, schools,  

and store shelves.

Our capacity for resilience
is being put to a grueling test.

A twilight zone,
darkness falling,

death toll rising,

limits tightening and 

lengthening. 

Our capacity for hope
stretched thin . . .

bending but not breaking.

Our capacity for compassion 

and humanity boundless.

LV

I woke up this morning with fear nearing capacity. With quiet meditation, tapping into the real fear that is really here, I found some release. I found faith, compassion, hope for humanity.