For Once - Paxton, age 16

For Once

By Paxton, age 16

For once
We wish to leave behind technology and long for one on one
Face to face
Human interaction.

For once
Our priorities and values are questioned
Do we really have it all figured out?
Is it more complicated than that?
Will our new normal ever be “normal” again?

For once
Humanity is connected in a way unlike ever before.

For once
We are closer than we ever could be,
Even miles and miles apart.

For once
Our differences are overlooked because everyone knows how this feels,
To starve ourselves of socialization.

For once
It is acceptable to be so alone and isolated
Because it saves lives.

For once
Everyone has the opportunity to be a hero.