My mind has become a refuge for many wandering creatures in search of rest. These creatures are miserable and I do what I can to help them. I do not know why they choose me. But perhaps they perceive a strength within me that I do not.

Loneliness came knocking a long time ago. I let her in, for the wind outside blew very cold.

Day 1

Loneliness keeps glancing at me as if she has something to say. When I meet her eyes, she turns away again.

Day 3

Loneliness and I play games together for hours on end.

Day 20

Loneliness and I eat breakfast together. Sometimes she tells me stories about her life. I listen.

Day 40

Loneliness has been watching television for days. When she watches a comedy, she cries. When she watches a drama, she laughs.

Day 80

Loneliness is on the dating apps. She swipes for hours on end. She has not found anyone yet.

Day 90

Loneliness has a date today. She is taking a shower and getting dressed up. I can tell she is excited.

Day 91

Loneliness does not want to talk about her date.

Day 112

Loneliness masturbates late at night when she thinks I am asleep.

Day 140

Loneliness tries to call her sister but she is busy. Loneliness is on the dating apps again.

Day 150

Loneliness has lost her appetite. She no longer laughs or cries at tv shows.

Day 250

Loneliness reaches out to some old friends. They plan to meet up.

Day 278

Loneliness is happier since seeing her old friends.

Day 304

Loneliness sings karaoke with me.

Day 500

Loneliness finds a new tv show she likes.

Day 1000

Loneliness has a girlfriend. But she seems nervous about it.

Day 1014

Loneliness says her girlfriend left her.

Day 1288

Loneliness no longer meets up with her old friends. She will not meet my eyes.

Day 1454

Loneliness is crying today.

Day 2000

Today Loneliness asks me to take her up to the roof at 3 am. We look over the edge for a while. After we back away, she falls asleep on the roof. There are no stars in the sky.