A Traversal

Photo by Kweku Acquah

Today, 

We find ourselves 

Confined to four walls

In a battle with an obstinate pestilence,

Daydreaming by the window.

Just yesterday it seems, 

A caress came without 

Second thought or 

Caution, but fret not. 

Reciprocating embraces

Will be birthed 

In our new normal. 

Now, 

Within God’s holy shelter,

We eradicate dis-ease 

And reflect on a greater love 

For ourselves,

For others.

We honor our 

Seasoned saints, our 

Historians, our 

Warriors 

With an ode to 

The spirit and the human. 

Tomorrow, 

Our walls crumble,

Paving the rebuilding of

Soul-touching prayer,

Heartwarming worship,

And love from and through

Our glorious Almighty.