Community and connection

Community and connection 

Christmas is upon us once more

But these days

We've been faced with coronavirus 

And in turn we can't meet face to face 

How the hearts have missed a beat 

As we've all missed each other 

Christmas this year is different 

But the festive consumeristic flare is alive more than eve

It makes me think about where we are at.

The pandemic has altered lives and in personal histories 

I feel for people who can't participate in the capitalistic games 

For the lack of money 

Or those who are lonely in isolation

This year has taught us valuable lessons 

Those who have been there 

To care and support 

In the times of need 

It's now more than ever

Where we look around to what's important

The machine has got us caught up in a trap

To buy and consume

What's in a label?

What price is that in all the wants and desires 

But we never ask ourselves 

What do we need?

 

I believe in the value of community 

I feel that community and connection 

Will bring us back to love and understanding

Instead of separation

With labels and the worth of what's in the bank