Being alone

This is a treasured photo taken by my grandfather.

Me as a little girl walking her path.

An infinite path.

The photo shows me how I always end up depending on myself.

I meet people on my path who walk with me.

Who are in my life for a moment or longer.

In the end, I walk alone.

Being alone is not always fun.

It's not always cozy.

Being alone sometimes feels very alone.

Though being alone also shows so much of value.

Being alone is vulnerable.

It is being able to be with who you are.

To be alone is to feel and know that you are never alone.

You are always carried.

In this moment.