What is this life
But a temporary inhabiting
Of a shell of flesh and bones
Creating memories
Pleasant unpleasant

Living Wonder
Excitement
Hope
Love

Living fear
Anxiety
Despair

Connection
With the big view
Connection
With others
Compromised
Feared
Wanted
Oh wanted
With every cell

But what am I wanting?
What do I think
Isn’t here already?

My *thinking*
I’m withdrawing
I’m afraid
I’m in love
I’m sad
I’m confused
I must DO something
Significant…
Is what’s separating me
From the fullness
The vibrancy
Connection
And love
That always
Already is
Everywhere