Jan 1, 2024
I Cannot Let Myself Forget What Being Lonely Felt Like
because I cannot let myself take kindness for granted
because I cannot let myself forget the way that kindness was a miracle
because I cannot let myself forget the way I counted up each kindness and recited them
by heart to keep myself, not quite alive, but something less alone,
because I cannot let myself forget how easily a child dreams herself into a monster
because I cannot let myself (not ever in my life I swear it) walk past anyone alone
and not see myself
and stop.
Because I cannot let myself forget the strangers whom I’m sure forgot the instant it was done
because I cannot let myself forget how small a thing can save a heart.
-31/12/2023
