Digital Compassion
what if we gave
equal attention and care
to the relationships we have
as we do
to the things we buy
screen scratched
deep sorrow
promises broken
no big deal
the next big thing
we buy it
the next big act of kindness
for a loved one
appears, on the screen
we type it
we send it
we wish it
prayers and thoughts
delivered digitally
the emotions we feel?
they’re not the same

