It is incredible to think that although

I have felt alone most of my life

I have not been.

This knowing struck me so strongly

This morning when I woke up.

I HAVE NEVER BEEN ALONE!!!!!

My earliest childhood memory

Makes no sense whatsoever.

I have a distinct remembrance of

Being an infant

On the floor,

Next to my crib.

The room was dark

And I was alone.

Surely, I didn’t speak then.

But I heard these words come

From inside of me VERY CLEARLY:

“I’m in. I’m in. I’M IN!!!!!”

That was my first clue.