Resonance

After a long, arduous walk,

when someone looks into your eyes

and recognizes you,

through the labels, the ragged clothes, and pungent smell,

something inside starts glowing.

The breath becomes lighter,

the spine stretches straighter,

and the eyes soaking in more of the world.

It’s a mystery where such courage comes from,

but it’s one I am indebted to, and hope to pay forward.

6.25.2025