Awareness is like a fleeting moment

seeing a shadow out of the corner of my eye

wondering if it’s him or her

knowing that I’m not alone

lIke getting a message from a long ago

sent today as if it’s new

there were so many chances

to pay attention

but none of them stuck

and then the message came through

loud and clear

when I was ready

ready to say thank you

and decide this is the reason

nothing else is happening.