lightning

my life has become very simple lately.
the internet is a pool in the desert.
i stand behind a computer in a gas station,
offering deals, donuts, and products of convenience.

lately, i just watch.

kids who are probably on drugs.
adults who are probably on drugs.
people who spend frantically.
women who are crying.
men who are angry.
people who think they have to be hard,
who think they deserve every ounce of fear,
who talk of beat down the next person that comes along.

they are all so lonely.
i am lonely too.

i watched the news.
all the children were sick.

i sure am ready for all of this healing to come down,
like a bolt of lighting,
that burns our memories from our eyes,
and the pain from our hearts.

i probably won't talk again for awhile,
but i am still alive.
do not worry.

shalom.