The world suffers.
The patio is
our shield.
Wine fills
crystal
we’re careful
not to shatter
like human lives
across the globe.
The dog snores
without a care.
Hummingbirds
fly like
the Blue Angels.
A warm breeze
winds its way
in between us
and the roses.
Silence –
a soothing
melody.
And yet,
we know
what lies
on the
other side
of silence.
The world aches
where peace
is far removed
from day-to-day.
Lauren Scott (c) 2020