A Modern Parable

Photo by Tina Bosse

Two women standing in a parking lot

And one says to the other there with her

“I am in distress signing these papers,”

To which the other replies, “Yes I know

Because you have trauma and you have grief.”

The first woman, boldly sad, says to her,

“It’s not that this is not a lovely place

It’s only that,” But she can’t continue

The tears in her eyes also in her throat.

“You shouldn’t have to be here,” replies

The second woman. A blessing, a gift.

“Oh yes,” cries the first. “Thanks for seeing me.”

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