Sunday, November 26, 2023

The Paramedic

 My heart is taking its rightful time to open

With the right amount of light I've been reaching for these days

Since the day I thought it was faulty

My mind has had no trouble letting you in

You looked at the proof printed out in front of you

Carefully studied the zigzagging lines like they were the world's shortest biography

And you said it was perfect

I had no idea

I was in pain, answering more of your questions

When your eyes reflected my worry with genuine concern that I can't remember seeing in eyes more familiar to me

I've wondered if that look was actually a collection of stories that made your own heart heavy over time, and I just happened to be a part of your newest one

If it came from a deeper understanding that not many people know about,

Or if it was as simple as empathy

Mirror neurons doing their jobs combined with good bedside manner

I might never know for sure

I guess it isn't fair

When it's someone's job to care

And when I've been known to project what I like to see


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