I Took A Walk Today.

I took a walk today. 

To free my mind; to escape my prison. 

It’s a gorgeous day. 

The perfect day to hit the pavement and see where the vibes take you. 

Then a cable car goes by.

There’s an ad on it for some artificial intelligence company- I believe stop hiring humans was the catch phrase.

And for some reason my usual spunk is gone. 

My normal sass and tech trash dismissal is nowhere to be found. 

For whatever reason my heart is broken and I find myself unable to contain the tears. 

Spirit shattered I quickly turn at the nearest corner. 

I take a sip of water and a deep breath. 

And I put one foot in front of the other. 

It truly is a marvelous day. 

The sun is shining.

The park is packed.

The crowds are so diverse.

There are many families with children. 

And yet my mind is somewhere else. 

Why is it okay for us to laugh and play and frolic in the sunshine, while the children of Gaza and Sudan cry of hunger?

Suddenly the wave of reality takes over.

I slam my sunglasses back onto my face and hide behind my bag as I begin to sob uncontrollably. 

I rush to put my shirt back on. 

Mortified, I gather my belongings and what's left of my dignity as I figure out the quickest exit. 

Maybe the problem is me. 

After all, what the hell do I have to complain about? 

And suddenly the four walls I wanted to so badly escape seem oddly comforting.

At least there I could cry without judgement, screaming where has our humanity gone?

I thought I would find the answer. 

That’s why I took a walk today.