❝ there are people who are in our life, like stars making a constellation in the sky.

they are always there to guide us when we get lost

others did with us part of the way, a journey of struggle

we cry and we laugh

we were companions, friends, confidants

we share

there are also those who come to us along the way as examples:

they show us what we should be

others are those who teach us

what we do not want to be

everyone who passes by on our way adds something

take something with you

some are always present even though they are absent

others leave only one empty place

in the space of forgetfulness

and we want to banish them so far to never return

become ghosts

they occupy their dungeons

and the

lurks to be able to come back

to torment

with all we learn, grow and become great

because we know them

we had them by our side

when we need them

they got their footprints in our memory.

collective memory

we are all part of each other

i thank all those who introduced me to life.

and the best of me

be made from the experience of what I removed

the worst of each

you read me

these here. ❞

- but what about me?  ( Dionísia Cesário )