Em[path]etic
I feel for the man walking alone by the creek,
He was older, holding a fishing pole
Wearing a tshirt, a hat, and khakis
I wonder if he has a partner,
If he’s a recovering alcoholic
What his favorite color is,
If he’s okay
I wonder about the drunk girl I saw at a concert 2 weeks ago
If she got home safe
If she got to hear her favorite song
What her best friends name is
If she’s happy
I think about the friend that walked out of my life 3 years ago
If they made a new friend
If they loved me like I loved them
When they got that tattoo
If their mom ever got her dream job
I worry,