Dresses up, wanting to look her best.
But she is disabled now and must
Use a walker and wear a brace with
Clunky sturdy shoes.
She's gaunt and trying to gain
Weight.
When people haven't seen her for
Awhile they look dismayed and say,
"You're so thin!"
"I know I'm thin," she told me.
"But I wish people wouldn't remind me.
I wish they could find something
Positive to say instead.
I wish they could look past my
Appearance and just see me."
I appreciated my friend's honesty.
Too often I've been the insensitive one
Without even realizing it.
I'll try to do better.