Among Everyone, Claimed by No One

On a quiet, rain-soaked night, I find myself walking through an empty alley where I come across a stray dog, ignored, unwanted, yet still surviving on scraps. In his silent presence, I begin to see a reflection of my own life: being given just enough love to stay, but never enough to feel valued. As our paths intertwine for a brief moment, he teaches me something no human ever could. That love isn't just about being fed or kept, but about being truly seen, trusted, and understood.