Protecting Others, Neglecting Myself

I’m A Stranger

Emptiness, loneliness, pain,

Glaring at me.

Grabbing me from all directions.

Digging in and wanting a hold.

I close my eyes and wait for it to pass.

Growing stronger as I allow

myself to have emotions and feelings,

Without worry of protecting others from the pain.

Uncharted places this taking care of me.

I’m a stranger to myself.

I know nothing but forgetting myself.

Protecting and loving others.

PA Wade

2014