Uninvited

Am I still invited if it looks like I have acne?

Remnants of the shingles scar on the left side of my check.

I hear it might fade in time.

Am I still invited even though I might wear a head scarf?

To hide the hair fall that continues to shed.

I hear it's from malnutrition but it will grow back.

Am I invited even though I'm bringing my own food?

From the elimination diet that started as gross but turned out to be delicious.

I hear it will start to work soon.

Am I invited even though I have to leave early?

To prioritize sleep and take my supplements on time.

Fingers crossed that tonight is a better one.

Am I still invited if I quietly decline with a little white lie?

So I don't have to explain any of the real reasons.

Of why maybe I shouldn't have been invited at all.

18" x 24", watercolor

This work comes framed with a white mat border.