Imagine

It’s not a given
that we’ll come out of this
better people than we were.

But…
like many,
I imagine
and have my moments of excitement…
Hope for a new way of living gently
of caring more deeply
of connecting more authentically…

Maybe….
our entire system will transform
businesses will stop the constant growth rat-race
religions will return to loving and serving
governments will care for the most vulnerable
people will know and cherish their neighbours…

Imagine all the people…

We’ll all become
more patient
more grounded
more generous…
Maybe this is the moment
when the best of humanity will shine.

I imagine these things and I hope…

Until the guy behind me snaps “can you move it along”
because I dared break stride to consult my grocery list.

No, this moment in history isn’t magic;
we’ll come through it as human as ever.