Lost and Found

Lost –
the solitude needed for creativity
human contact with dear friends
space to cry unabashedly
peace of mind and a sense of safety
freedom to go where I feel anonymous
plans that were anticipated
and the future that was hoped for

Found –
time for family connections
new ways to gather remotely
neighbours caring for neighbours
clear blue sunny skies
new hobbies and fun pastimes
patience and resilience
and the chance at a future better than we hoped for

I’m missing all that has been lost
one could even say grieving
But also scared that the grief will trick us
into losing what we’ve found