I feel so naked
Exposed
And alone
Like in the dream
Where you’re at school
Or at work
Without any clothes on
And you’re the only one
And you can’t figure out
Just how you got to be there
Without any clothes
No one’s seen you yet
You try to hide in the shadows
Or the corner
Alone
And afraid
Sometimes
I feel a little like that
But I’m not dreaming
That’s it
No great lesson here
Just me
Being naked
Alone and a little afraid
Except that…
Well
You’ve had that dream too
Right?
And
You’ve felt this way too
Right?
So
I’m not alone
I’m not exposed
And there is nothing
To be afraid of
Right?
Because
If I tell you
You’ll understand
It’s something we share
You and I
We’re connected that way
We’re all connected that way
Right?
Right
So I’m just telling you
I feel a little naked right now
But that’s OK
I’m here with you
And you get it
So I don’t feel so naked
Or alone
Or afraid
Actually
I’m feeling kinda connected right now
Connected to you
Connected to everyone
Thank you
Yeah
Thank you for that
Zabriskie Point
Death Valley National Park
California, United States of America
Taken during travels, 1997