I’ve lost
phone numbers,
money,
arguments,
girlfriends,
possessions,
favorite outfits,
my temper,
my cool,
the high ground
a kitten’s claws can be provoked, though she regrets it each and every time
I’ve been
broken up with,
ghosted,
smeared,
passed over for,
forgotten.
I have had
material things stolen,
jewelry,
clothing,
special treats,
but not my loved ones.
when I fall asleep at night,
I fall asleep with the love and affection
of the many who care about me
deeply, passionately, loyally
and that is worth more than everything I have lost!