A row of dominoes stand side-by-side. They are close-knit and well uniformed despite their odds and evens.

This army of little blocks stood proud and strong.

Until one of them stumbled, and the others followed suit.

They knock each other down with the heavy failure of trying to lift each other up.

One by one until all have fallen.

When you read this, I want you to think of us— and our heavy failure of trying to lift each other up.