we are durable people
roughing thru pandemics,
storms, & various other
upheavals toppling
societal norms
the breaking point
must come sooner
rather than later
when frozen pipes,
price gougers, &
relentless deliriums
make folks show
true stripes
but we are durable people,
let’s not forget
we’ve made it this far
thru tears, blood, & sweat
some won’t survive
slipping thru cracks
in safety nets
but those that do,
please remember,
we are durable people
(Original photo by jesse orrico on Unsplash – edited by Nick Pipitone)
