They are There

We live lives filled
with others --
other people,
other thoughts,
other emotions,

things that don't quite belong and
things that are supposed to be.

Whether we want them there or not,
nonetheless,
they are there.

We listen to them too often.
We listen to them not enough.
We run from them so quickly.
We embrace them wholeheartedly.

We have these lives and
we are not alone,
both to our detriment,
but to our ultimate benefit.


APN
Copyright 12/05/2005