Mar 06, 2006 01:07
Living is too big. I need something smaller.
All of those meals I haven't eaten.
All of those farms I haven't gotten up at 5am to take care of.
All of those cookies made by grandmothers that I haven't eaten.
All of those countries I haven't visited.
All of those languages I haven't heard.
All of those...
~tribes I haven't known
~songs I've never heard
~scents I've never smelled
~views I've never seen
~jobs I've never had
~friends I've never made
~ice-cream I've never tasted
~women I've never understood (ha)
~father's I've never had
~mother's I've never hugged
~stars I've never known
~galaxies I'll never hear about
~elements I haven't experienced
~lifestyles I've never encountered
~shoes I've never obsessed over
~world's I've never saved
~pieces I've never played
~love I'll never feel
It is all just crushing. Feels kind of good. Offering it something 'new' is such a sign of ignorance. Offering it love and care is surely a sign of goodness.
*hearts* xoxoxoxoxo