Sonder

There's a quiet pull,

listening to ordinary people,

sharing their daily lives.

Of villagers tending lands,

artists speaking of crafts,

struggles & joy of occupation.

Their simplicity resonates,

provide comfort and solace,

indulging our curiosity. 

For, their purposeful labor,

felt genuine, & sincerer,

than abstract social metrics.

We possess an innate drive to explore,

understanding how our world works,

across various ecosystems & disciplines.

So, we gravitate towards such stories,

which are authentic, sometimes nostalgic, 

reconnecting us with something tangible. 

Sonder . . .

The weight of lived experiences, 

they are as vivid, complex & real,

in the way, we have experienced.

And that's what reconnect,

breaking the disillusionment, 

inspiring hope, once again!