Join Hands

Today is National Join Hands Day.
To me,
that conjures up images of,
maybe not literally holding hands
(because we're not allowed),
but
of helping
of supporting
of healing
of sharing
of kindness
of hope
of strength -
that your hand is out there,
awaiting an opportunity
to do the right thing
without thought
of gain,
of opinion,
of difference,
of party,
of applause.
You're simply reaching into the emptiness
looking to connect
and to make something … anything
better.