2021, March 22nd a Monday
happens to be: World Water Day
and each one of us
striving to survive, lost
in our first-world laments
will use, enough drinkable water
between our showers
washed cutlery or clothes
and flushed toilets;
in a single, week
to save, thousands
of the world’s
most dehydrated
and emaciated, children
just a thought...
No, these words aren’t designed
to sabotage your day
or belittle our personal struggles
just, a little reminder
to help us all realise
that we
are truly, some of the lucky ones
in existence
and hopefully, help us remember
those gifts
we take for granted: in every sip...
© L. B. Mek
March 2021