The Things I've Missed

I’ve missed work. I’ve missed interviews. I’ve missed promotions. I’ve missed joining boards. I’ve missed fundraising. I’ve missed volunteering. I’ve missed resume growth. I’ve missed seminars. I’ve missed continuing education. I’ve missed staff meetings. I’ve missed progress.

I’ve missed family. I’ve missed birthdays. I’ve missed hugs. I’ve missed love. I’ve missed dates. I’ve missed partners. I’ve missed social life. I’ve missed friends. I’ve missed weddings. I’ve missed funerals. I’ve missed time. I’ve missed saying what needed to be said.

I’ve missed concerts. I’ve missed singing. I’ve missed sunshine. I’ve missed the outdoors. I’ve missed summer. I’ve missed swimming. I’ve missed long walks. I’ve missed the gym. I’ve missed exercise. I’ve missed health. I’ve missed happy.

I’ve missed babies. I’ve missed snuggles. I’ve missed babysitting. I’ve missed growth. I’ve missed giggles. I’ve missed first steps. I’ve missed toddling. I’ve missed twinkles. I’ve missed smiles. I’ve missed bath-time. I’ve missed story-time. I’ve missed games. 

I’ve missed gatherings. I’ve missed fire-sides. I’ve missed conversations. I’ve missed laughter. I’ve missed joy. I’ve missed presence. I’ve missed holding space. I’ve missed subtle cues. I’ve missed eye contact. I’ve missed the light in my partner’s eye.

I will miss no more.

By: Julia Kaye