i've learned
that i no
longer want
what i had
so wanted
as a child
recognition
a chance to stand, be
the most important in
a room - today in passing
i congratulated someone - she
said you'll be next - i smiled
shook my head - i am too tired
to be next - yet i will help you
at what age does this come about
and how did it slip so carefully in
my unconscious: i am no buddhist
no christian, no real anything: yet
i made her smile and although i
never hugged back - it felt good
