I’m a hostage—

Locked away from the world

As I looked outside my window

Of the cold rain hitting the ground

Oh so quickly but oh so loudly

I’m miserable—

As I see the children grow

Walking to class

Getting educated; building a future

I’m abandoned—

Friends coming and going

Like the time of the seasons

They all have favorites

But apparently Fall isn’t one of them…

I’m sick—

People interfering with my day

And letting them do so

I’m grateful—

I have someone who loves me.

That I can share each day

And wake up in the morning

With…alive & breathing…

I’m asking—

How are you?

How do you feel?

Because, I love you…all of you