The Cocktail Party

By T. S. Elliot

… we die to each other daily. 

What we know of other people

Is only our memory of the moments

During which we knew them. And they have 

changed since then. 

To pretend that they and we are the same 

Is a useful and convenient social convention

Which must sometimes be broken. We must 

also remember 

That at every meeting we are meeting a 

stranger. 

Published by mindsetofathlete

I am a mental health professional in love with art, of various expressions. My career focuses on understanding health and fitness, acknowledging when a person has become unbalanced in their obligations, and determining the best customized approach for helping clients recover and heal. In my spare time, I enjoy reading, participating in outdoor activities, and exploring cuisines and cultural elements of my environment.

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