Elucidating Questions

When we were younger, when we were brighter, when the world seemed a bit lighter,

Trust came so easily, we could talk freely with those around us, there were people around us, but now…

Afraid to reach out, afraid to connect, afraid one wrong word will send them away, afraid of goodbye, afraid of the end, afraid they’ll find reasons to hate me again.

Saying hello, or let’s be friends, just means we’ll be abandoned again.

A wish that there would be someone to say to, good morning, merely brought a note that the dolphin is still watching.

Kind enough to spend his personal time trying to acknowledge those who acknowledge him, even then.

I don’t think I can trust anyone, no one has proven I can.