in a world of aliens,
I felt we were the only ones
who remained the same
as we were in our childhood.
I could only hear their words,
yet I felt as though
I was staring into their eyes
and felt their unspoken griefs.
I drew our my words,
but quickly I learned
that’s not what they need,
but my listening, witnessing
her presence in this world.
8.7.2023
Ralph with Coffee 