psalm 143:6

there's a sorrow in me,
in the deepest chords.
i've been soaking in the
tears of weeping friends
heavy on my shoulders.
my skin is damp and chilled,
weary,
dripping heavy off me.
sadness is contagious.
love is contagious.

humanity revealed
itself heavy this year.
our best, and worst this year.
it's all true.
we're all here.

i feel you calling me closer,
in the deeper chords of me.

I stretch forth my hands unto thee: my soul thirsteth after thee, as a thirsty land. Selah.