When this is over 

may we never again 

take for granted 

A handshake with a stranger 

Full shelves at the store 

Conversations with neighbours

A crowded theatre

Friday night out 

The taste of communion 

A routine checkup

The school rush each morning 

Coffee with a friend 

The stadium roaring 

Each deep breath

A boring Tuesday

Life itself.

When this ends 

may we find 

that we have become 

more of the people 

we wanted to be 

we were called to be 

we hoped to be 

and may we stay 

that way - better 

for each other 

because of the worst 

- Laura Kelly Fanucci -