On Becoming Involved

by Sylvia Willich

Until now

I merely

Existed

On the

Outside,

With my nose

Pressed

Against the

Window of life,

Looking in.

I had often

Dreamed

Of how it

Would be,

How it

Could be,

If I were to

Enter,

Enjoy,

Become a part

Of it.

Then—

You

Opened the door

And invited

Me

To join.