Moments between plague

Suspended between plague and moments

Together as lifelines to shared meaning.

Watching from our careful distance

A world that doesn't make sense.

 Old benchmarks for what we should do

Are quaint reminders of busier routines.

No longer the daily comparisons

With those seeking self-importance.

Measuring matters more simply,

A new barometer informs our days.

Grateful for each one,

Disclosing devotion which survives the despair.