The five of them work together in a Pediatric ER unit.
“People die here,” one exclaimed, and part of their job is to bring light to a dark place.
They had just been introduced to the word meraki, which means putting your soul, creativity, and love into your work. They’re there for each other, always checking in to make sure everyone is okay. “A hug and a little humor is sometimes all you need.”
Listener Poet Kay McKean
October 2019
Lightening Bugs
It’s 7:08, let’s fly!
The sun has set, nowhere to be seen
behind the clouds she lies, in a state of rest
so now’s our chance to light up the night.
Our wine - oh oops! - I mean our wings,
they’re ready to soar
taking our tiny, bright lightening bug hearts
on a very big tour.
I’ll fly east, you’ll fly north,
he’ll fly south, she’ll fly west,
for each other we’ll do our best.
Mom and Dad may catch us,
and in their embrace we’ll go.
hey, that’s ok, it’s just what they need,
what we need,
we know.
