Essence Poem by Lola Sanchez

beneath the crust of society
past the should and should nots
whether you’re a have or a have not
lies the essence
of being human

it is in the rhythm of
your fingertip
running across the page
your skin tingling with the vibrations
of the winter wind

humanity is found
at the base level
the ground floor
the connection between people
an outstretched arm
a caring hand
offering something all of us need
touch