Ailment is my anchor.
It brakes me
who tends to be arrogant.

I was made aware of it
somehow today
after a long time.

How many people
have supported me
for such a long time!

I have been absorbed
in my own small world,
forgetting those who supported me.

How many people
have I hurt so far
without knowing?

Another time to reach out!
(August 2, 2021)

Teruko Yamakawa (translator)