while you were busy branching out, 

exploring possibilities without borders, 

i struggled with simple survival. 

while you were busy investing time into the bank of expected dividend,

i imagined the reciprocation of interest. 

while you were busy extolling the benefits of benevolence –

tossing statements of supposed compassion – 

i dodged stones of indifference.

while you were busy expanding your universe,

i prayed for forgiveness –

pried unsuccessfully,

the thorn of jealousy from my side.

and in a moment of unexpected clarity –

understood the significance of being – 

insignificant,

walked with purposeless lack of intention the landscape of alone. 

spent quality time with just myself,

while you were busy…”