Humans

Humans are messy creatures, falling apart at the seams. We can't hold it together. Our emotions well up inside us until they spill out through our eyes. Our heartbeats pick up speed because of anger, excitement, fear, and love. The organs pound inside our chests until we feel as though they're going to burst through the skin. We lose sleep consistently. We have blood-shot eyes with bags below them and low-hanging lids above them. We are noisy, with our weary sighs, exuberant laughs, shouts of frustration, and wails of despair.

Humans are peace-less creatures, too. Ever restless, ever discontent. We always search for something more. We always are in want and in need, and we can't control our desperation.

We are a broken people. We are a people littered with imperfection. We are an unattractive, fumbling disaster.

But we need each other. Arms stretch out for hugs, handshakes, and pats on the back. Heads meet shoulders as tears flow and ears listen. Fingers lace together. Lips softly touch. Eyes gaze into each other and see into souls. Footsteps and breaths sync up.

We need each other, despite our lack of grace. As we stumble together and fall, we hold on to  each other, bracing ourselves for impact.

Humans are messy creatures, but we are not alone.