Absent but not forgotten. Quiet but not mute. Living a hidden life. Away from prying eyes.

Too much on a plate. Too much to digest. Stomach pains and spells of anxiety.

Stress and fright. Fear of unknown futures. Standing blindfolded. At a fork in the road.

Whichever path. Whichever day. Chosen it shall be. Only when it's ready to be.

Until that moment. Someone continues to support. Every struggle, ever teeth-shattering cringe.

Waiting and accepting. Hoping for the best. To make its way. Through the cloudy weather.

Still on that someone's mind. Forever touched. By what was given. Even if no more shall be.