To everyone on my journey—
You’re not just a face that I see.
You are more than a stranger to me.
You’re a person.
A person with wounds and needs,
A person with longings and pleas.
Just like me.
You’re a hopeful new friend—
Never a means to an end.
You’re a beautiful person.
How long between visits?
How long between chats?
A day? A month? Or a year?
No matter what, no matter where
Our paths may go from here,
Whether parallel or perpendicular—
