One day

It's dark and raining. You smile at a child They're laughing. All their friends are laughing. It's at you. Something is wrong with you. A dog runs past about to attack. Cars drive by and each one hits you in your mind. Everyone who walks by gives you disgusted looks. Why are you here? You don't belong here. You're invisible and no one moves for you on the street. Keys clenched between your fingers in your pocket. Sunglasses when it's raining. Music blaring to dull out the laughter and mocking. Cover as much of yourself as possible. Get out of here as fast as possible.

Sun and warmth on your face. A puppy chases a ball and gets lost in the grass. Laughter from a group of young people lost in a joke. It's not at you. A child throws bread to a duck in a the pond. Flowers scent the air and it feels good to be here. Music provides a soundtrack to a happy day. People living their lives. Driving by. A elderly couple hold hands smile hello. Someone holds a door for you. You are not invisible. You belong here. Just like everyone else.