an island is not isolated

that we are all of us
utilizing
individual avatars
distinct from the earth

we imagine we are separate
as the space between planets
the miles from
a continent
to
continent

yet
not a single soul is separated from the divine
even deaf, blind and dumb -- the body still draws breath
the corpse sleeps upon the earth
within the earth
decays
into dust
caught in the wind

and an island is not isolated
from the rest of the planet
the connections are merely hidden by the sea
and on all islands
no matter the ocean
the small mass of land
is caressed by waves

embraced by the air

if you experience solitude
quit lying to yourself
it is absolute presumption
complete arrogance

to assume that you are alone.