we all take strides
from different walks of life
differing perspectives and minds
what does this mean, when we coalesce
how we interact, how we show up
where and when we decide to share
the emotion that presents, the emotion that hides
what pain begets pain, what joy begets joy
how do we kiss moments goodbye, or hold on forever
my pain versus your pain
standing side by side
what kind of pain do you hold
inside
-aw