everybody wants to hear that

everything is going to be alright

here is an alternative version:

many things are going to be alright

but also some things will not be alright

some things will get broken

and then we will fix them

but other things will be so broken

that we can't fix them

and grief will be inevitable

and it will continue like this

indefinitely

so rest well

and eat good food

and drink water

because you will need stamina

I will see you out there

thank you and goodnight

--daniel baylis