Absorbed in a book,
I could not look.
Too see the world was older.
Wrapped from the cold,
I did not feel.
The climate was changing.
If we are
too careful.
Fear keeps us living
in our own bubble
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Thank you John
it is a real challenge to attend to both the inner space and the state of the world
Hope you are well
Nice to hear from you.