Enough
Even here,
Pulling comforters close,
We are like sheltering bears,
Warming against each other,
In the comfort of each other,
Against the threat of elements
So beyond our control.
‘Together’ was ever the safe word.
Safe in a spreading wealth,
Of caves, trees, concrete, steel,
Of hands touching.
Buzzing hives of us,
Together is all we have.
Donning socks and scarves,
Against whatever may come,
We hope, we hope, we pray,
That together,
We’ll be strong enough.
Photo at top: Hibernating bears. Photo provided by Annette Pisano-Higley.
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