“Longing”

“Longing”

Longing

Let this be the word

that describes our existence

Longing

for the smiles of friends unjaded

for the smiles of strangers unafraid

for the smiles of children unworried

for the smiles of lovers unseparated

Longing

for the freedom of space

for the freedom of movement

for the freedom of choice

for the freedom of normalcy

Longing

Let this be the word

that describes our hope

Louise McGarry, 3/31/20