BLINDING

a text
from a friend
a comrade
a lover

a voice note
from a coworker
an ex partner
a parent

in the space
of a few characters
or in warmly spoken
sweet words

the chance
to see myself
from outside
– the reminder

how lucky
and grateful
for all these
mirrors

chosen family
trust gained
love earned
and returned

in their
reflection
i am reminded
of all my facets

how lucky
and grateful
for their love
and sincerity too

to see myself
through their
caring
eyes

to be reminded
of what it means
to love
and be loved

how lucky
to be
for a moment only
blinded

by our combined light.