In the dead of winter
it is easy to be lonely especially within
this darkened span of history
It seems as if no one cares
The crushing weight of circumstance
overpowering any joy there once was
or so it seems
The burden is lighter though
there's an undertone of togetherness
technology enabling community through instant communication
Thoughts exist in real time
even though there is lack of physical touch
emotions can be expressed
I can almost feel it through the screen and I am thankful for
the closeness
Caught halfway between joy and despair
the pain is almost soothing
at least I know I'm alive
It hurts
