Background

As I think about myself
and my place in the world
I forget about everything
happening around me.

Or rather, I simply don't
notice how much is
happening around me.

Things are constantly
happening as I selfishly
wish and want for the
things that are supposed
to make me happy.

The lives of others,
their wishes,
their dreams,
their desires,
their laughter,
their fears,

Fill the background
of life, our lives.