Holly Christensen
dear ones-
we once wore busy like a badge
claiming we wanted quieter times
a false request granted
in a moment
the old ways became
untenable
the future
uncertain
gardens cultivated with care
ignore our crises
wild flowers riotous with color and odor
ignore our crises
it is not like them to borrow trouble
see our beauty see
your beauty we are
alive we are
alive you are
alive