Lottery

What if I live in the parallel you don't exist in?
Somewhere else where we are happy and I (hopefully) am thin
Having found the perfect balance of without and within
We recognize the difference between privilege, hope and relevance.

What if you are too busy with your destiny?
On the verge of curing world famine or on the cusp of world peace
Your determination never meets my average feet
Me, in my office chair and you, in your presidential seat

What if I met you and I messed it all up?
While wallowing in my sea of insecurity and mistrust
You offered me water in gentle hands cupped
But I saw them as a my own masochistic hand cuffs

What if we have yet to meet?
And I have acquired wisdom and self esteem
Conquered my fears and history
Even balanced it all with a little therapy

What then?
Who would you be?
Even if you were in a good place,
would you be ready for me?

Life is nothing but chance
Love is a privilege denied to many
All wise, but it doesn't make me feel better