Jane Odair's poem is a short, blunt cry from someone who feels overlooked. The speaker opens by asking whether anyone has forgotten they are there, and says they have become "a shadow again." The word "again" suggests this isn't new. Even their friends don't notice their tears, which makes the loneliness feel sharper.
The middle of the poem turns darker. "Its okay I do too" is a sad little joke: the speaker has started to forget their own existence. They say they could list everything they've been through, and the poem hints at a time "to the brink of death" from which they have not fully come back. Judging by the wording, this may mean a mental or emotional low point rather than something we can pin down.
The ending shifts slightly. The speaker says they won't forget "the lesson I've learned," which leaves a thread of strength. The mood is weary, hurt, and quiet, but not entirely hopeless.