Anniversary

This day I dread,

has come,

It has passed,

I’m still in me

I did not wither nor reach for the lever,

to pull myself back nor wish to turn back time

This day I did not dread deeper than the last

or same,

much less

Unburdened

This day drew a smile and I dreamt of the improbability of existing,

Within dimensions I bear witness to

I could not have met you

or you,

Loved you because

This day would not have come.

Sana’a, 2013

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