When you're alone, do you say my name?
He realised, though surely not for the first time, but some lessons need to be repeated, that he doesn't have to be what other people want. He doesn't have to be interesting, agreeable or entertaining. He doesn't have to tone himself down, quiet his voice or hide his feelings. He doesn't have to be outgoing or spontaneous or sociable. He doesn't have to buff up or make his hair everyday, and he doesn't have to be anyone else apart from who he authentically is, even if that means being a wanderer till the rest of his days. Above all, he sure as hell doesn't have to spend time and energy convincing people that he is worth their time and keeping around. The right people have already, and will again recognise his worth. They are going to respect, appreciate and understand him, without forcing him to compromise. Life is too fleeting and far too short. Especially his, as new truths come to light, and threaten to destroy all he his built.
