Sometimes it floors me to think

Of all the faces I've passed

The people who have touched my life

Grazed my shoulder

But left a handprint on my heart

With their good intentions

Secret motivations

And lovely stories

That I wish

I could hold in my hand

And squeeze

When I am scared at night

Is it bad to say I miss you?

Our connection was fleeting

But real

I know I'm not omniscient

But I like to think that you're okay

In your web of hopes and fears

Trying not to get tangled

In the messes of decision and love

To the cab driver in Los Angeles

You are braver than any Superman

To me, I hope you know

Your son's life will not be determined by his Asperger's

Or by the number of times he has to flip the light switch

On and off

to feel at peace

I hope you two will continue to fight

Like you promised

When we hugged goodbye

To the boy at Fordham

Thanks for asking about my flight

I landed safely

Your mother's voice was warm

And so were your eyes

I hope you still like Andy Grammer

and tennis on a nice day

Is it wrong to wonder

What could have been

To the girl in Seattle

Who ran her fingers over printed words

I see you like Dickens

But please try Hemingway too

I know you're scared

Of being alone

But gosh, so am I

Let's find solace in fairy tales

To the songwriter in London

I wish I could relive that plane ride

Forever

Six hours of shared dreams

And broken memories

Left me feeling tired and

Whole

Please sing for me, TJL

And never lose that leather jacket

To the old woman in Canada

Sorry for my botched Italian

I think I said I'm excited

To see the snow

But I can't rival your happiness

When you squeeze my arm

And say

You get to meet your granddaughter

You've touched my soul

And for that, I am forever grateful

This life is too short

to meet all the wonderful people

That deserve to be known

But I will keep trying my best

to fill my days with freckled noses

Weathered hands

and beautiful hearts

I can't wait to wake up

Tomorrow

And fall in love again.