The solitary companion
It was night and I was walking,
the empty lane was sidelined by trees.
My steps were light and quick,
yes, my heavy heart really did push me on.
I wondered whether I embraced loneliness,
or was I shrugging it off my shoulders -
As a lone traveller I couldn't be sure.
Then I saw someone out there,
Peering at me from behind the foliage.
I walked and walked, and the trees walked back.
But the one who observed me walked all along.
Why hide behind the trees I asked,
but silence was the answer, unsure of a faint smile.
When all the trees were done walking backwards,
I saw my travelling companion.
Out there in the clear night sky,
it was the moon, round and full!
It drenched me in the moonlight of love,
and dispelled all that was left of despair.
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