I am relieved that every other species on this earth is finally getting to breathe again. 

Their freedom helps me continue on every day as humans watch the numbers grow on that virus map

as we wear masks and gloves the few times we go outside for resources

as I wash my hands for the 30th time in that same day

as my family and everyone else’s family struggles with finding basic supplies

as my common dreams are now based on surviving. on planning. 

as the rich finish their 2nd drink and watch the sunset from their private island while they practice social distancing “live” on their Instagram account

as celebrities and other untouchable figures finally realize they are not immune and now have something in common with us- equal treatment by Mother Nature. 

Their freedom helps me continue on every day as we see our world healing

as countless species are seen in typically heavily human populated areas

as the waters begin to clear and filter through our neglect 

as trees begin to rise and spread in our absence 

as humanity realizes that, this time, we are the prey to an organism that has met our match and doubled it