Cells

Life is comprised of cells
The ones that arise not only out of each other in our bodies
And organisms everywhere
But the ones that we build 
Out of our fear
And our fragility

On these cells are the bars that separate us not only from our fellow man and woman
But also from the life that waits for us beyond them

They are the ones that separate us from happiness
From health
From well being
And fulfilling our dreams 
While at the same engendering conflict
All throughout the world and history
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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