I really don't care if left behind by others. I make my own happiness and don't rely on others to make me happy. This is a good poem to think about though. It seems some people only care about theirselves and don't want to help others. Most of us on the den are not like this though, but thanks for bringing it to our attention. Don't worry, be happy.
The songs and art in this book are about our collective emergence after the pandemic and trauma of the last few years - comprised of 5 collections: World as Refuge, Where We Live, In Our Hands, Rhythms of Change and What We See & Sow.
If you tend to believe romantic, passionate, masculine poetry is a thing of past eras, read "She Intrigues Me," and be swept away in the beautiful craft of a contemporary poet of love.
It hurts when others leave you behind, but as Lois said, you have to make your own way and not depend on others. Beautiful, thoughtful poem.
Mary