The germ of our undoing
is the idea that
the germ of our undoing
is some foreign invader
to be contained
attempts to quarantine are all in vain
the wake up call
is coming from inside the house.
masks will not keep us safe
but they will make us uncomfortable
quiet our voices
hide our smiles
better to spread compassion
like a virus
spray particles of love with every breath
gratitude with every cough
blessings with every sneeze
