Nobody

I want to be the nobody 

when nobody is watching.

I want to be the constant

when everything spins.

I want to fall in love 

with your angels,

and make peace 

with all of your sins.

I want to know the things

that make you toss

and turn at night.

I want to know the hopes

that make you welcome

the morning light. 

Somewhere I stopped asking 

what you may be trying to hide.

And instead starting asking

what would it be like…

To be on the inside.

Inside your life.

And your sight.

Your shadows.

And your light.

To be a loving observer 

of the workings of your mind,

to step lightly 

in your inner sanctum;

and to trust you 

with seeing mine.

Because I started believing

that I have nothing more to hide,

that you have accepted me;

and now,

I’ll do the same in kind.

©️ 2026 Cristen Writes