I walk for a while, and find myself at a river.

I lean on a nearby tree, looking into that running motion.

I think all is well, until I hear something.

I turn, to find you there, staring back at me.

I was a little shocked, so I jump.

You catch my arm looking concerned,
telling me “I didn’t mean to startle you.”

I say its fine, turning my gaze to the river.

You came up beside me, leaning on a tree.

Not a noise was made, only the gush of the water.

You ask a few minutes later, “Why are you here?”

I reply “Its nice to clear my head, what about you?”

“I come here to think, or just to be here” you say.

We continue looking at the river darkness falls.

I say, “I must depart, it’s getting late.”

You say, “I’ll walk you home.”

“Okay, but only to the driveway”, I say with a smile.

You walk beside me, as we travel home.

Its getting cold, you lend me your coat.

We arrive, at my housing land.

I try to give you, back your coat.

You say “Keep it for now,
I have a feeling we will see each other again.”

You walk away, leaving me there.

I stare into the darkness, only to see nothing.

I walk home, thinking its all a dream.

I walk into the house, my mom said:

“Whose coat is that?” I look down.

I look back at her, saying, “I thought it was a dream.”

She looks at me confused, as do I.

Tiffany Dyer
8/8/04
 
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