To John

And
Just like that
Out of nowhere
Tears are streaming down my face
Randy Newman has done it again
Now I have to wrestle my own burdens
All those I hurt without intending to
All those I dismissed
Or failed to understand
Willingly or otherwise
Through ignorance
Or judgment
Or … what was it? Piousness? Fear of opening?
Trying to find a place for myself
To find feelings about things
Building opinions to feel special
Or capable
What a lonely story

I’m glad I finally learned how to breathe today

Oh! To know you now!