Softly

Softly

Why do you claim to be alone?

Life surrounds, though you feel it beneath your notice,

Or your concern.

Small lives hurrying,

Doing as they must,

Doing as they can.

But these things abide,

Despite all our efforts,

Or our consideration.

So go softly,

Have a care as to what you disrupt,

And what inconvenience you may suffer,

That another may have their peace.

You are given but a moment to breathe,

And you can’t know how much time tomorrow brings,

But you’ve got some time today.

Do your best as you can,

And help those that have their struggles.

Though their lives be measured in mere days or weeks,

They have their purpose,

And their place.

Too long have we made our own comforts,

Requiring other lives to sacrifice theirs,

Only to find

That the grand scheme cares little for our greed,

And will make correction as needed,

In spite of us,

Because of us.

So go softly,

There are larger themes at play,

And we are but a whisper yet,

Spoken only moments ago.

Cliff Lake 5/6/2023

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