(On Facebook)

I read and listened
as much as I can hold
or a bit more, of the state
of things as they are today
and going forward until
it stops and re-starts or ends
But I think, believe, hope
that, as before, a reset button
can be pushed. And some is lost
irreplaceable, but some can be
healed and re-built
with expansive awareness
of what is precious
separated from pretense
So this I ask
start where you are
do what you can
do not stay in despair
for long, allow air to inflate
lungs, keep going doggedly
Grab what hope comes
restore, revive, reclaim
Do not doubt it is worth it
Everyday, or most
tell me something good

Margaret Dubay Mikus
© 2026

From my poetic journal (5/6/2026)