You and I, Everyone Alive and Able

You and I, everyone alive and able to

read these lines, have waited billions of

years to get here. Many stars ignited and

have gone dark in the passage of time.

Names and faces we will never know

blazed all these trails which lead back

to the first breath of oxygen inhaled.

How many days must we awaken to the

blindness of our captivity? Darkness then

light, no wonder we carry such fearful-

ness in our hearts and minds. Some find

prayer helpful; others find a large stone

and cling to it for dear life. Every story

turns out to be the same. This theme we

are living shall go on into eternity, long

past the idea of you and me. Consider this,

who shall be born to replace us? Who,

indeed, will remain to mourn our passing?

Please remind me once again, who are you,

what is your name? Let’s hold hands

And get through this together.

Chris Hanch 8-16-17