The One Forgotten

They walk past your door without stopping to see if you're hungry. They ask if you want to go somewhere then neglect to wait for you. They tell you their plans but leave you out of them. They give no reason, no answer for their behavior towards you. They stop pretending to care when you are left out. So you are left there, wondering: why are you forgotten? Or is it more than just forgetfulness? Maybe they have stopped enjoying your company or think you are an embarrassment. Whatever the reason, you are left alone.

This has happened before. In fact, you have quite a history of being forgotten. People include you for a while, use you for what they need, then leave. And there you are once more - in that place no one wants to be. And as you throw yourself on your bed and sob into your pillow yet again, you wonder why? Why are you so easily forgotten? Why don't people care? And why is inclusion so important to you?

It is at this time you remember the one you have forgotten. One who has always loved you and desired to be with you yet whom you have rejected and left out of so many areas of your life. One who calls out your name every moment but you usually choose to ignore this cry. Despite all you've done to him, you know he will still be there for you now. So, in desperation, you reach out to the forgotten one who has promised not to forget you. And as you do so, he reaches down to you and picks you up into his loving arms. He whispers, "I love you more than you can know and I will never forget you, my child."