more aware than you might think
random visions and current trauma
mingle
ghosts appear
real as you and me

look at him
listen to him
love him
be with him

pain is more complex than a broken arm
care may need to include letting go
of your agenda
agents of chaos
do what they will

so just

look at him
listen to him
love him
be with him

this moment is all your plans can manage
his agency is shifting to a new paradigm
you can’t be there
you can only care
and prepare

yourself

and look at him
listen to him
love him
be with him

he will affirm
his own
dignity

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m(___)m