what comes after

a good cry. it's surprising
really
how tiring sobbing under a comforter can be
and how easy it is to fall asleep and
forget,

waking to swollen eyes
but walking into a restaurant to find european
caring,
sticking up for you.
it's nice when people are on your side,

funny family, even though they didn't used to be
that,
they include you, as if you belong.
"our own people"

and finding the restaurant you hate for lunch makes an excellent dinner.