Disturbance

This week’s poem comes from Mark Eati, who has shared other wonderful poems with us in the past.

DISTURBANCE

Brave soul, holding 
flickering lamp

Creating warmth 
for the insects 
and people 
buzzing around

Heard multiple 
warships 
as Max stepped out

Inspiration: My sibling, Max, was so happy yesterday, until they realized that medical and county meetings start the day after. Max has been a strong inspiration for many, as they fought many odds with their health and the challenges of navigating complex systems not designed for people with disabilities and chronic illnesses. In a country where person-centered choices and presuming competence are increasingly taught and prioritized, people like Max and I still struggle daily with traumas and phobias inflicted by the system. I persevered my entire life trying to support their needs and my own. We will never stop looking for answers.