Longing

Realization
Crashes unexpectedly,
How alone I am.

Longing for something
I’ve never known wells in me,
Like tears in my eyes.

I long to be seen,
To be understood, be touched,
To be someone’s choice.

I clench my eyes shut,
Breathing deep, willing away
The ache in my chest.

A moment, then two.
Numbness settles over me,
And I move along.