Life was moving along at an incredible pace.
we likened it to couple of children
running down a hill
hand in hand
hair blown back
almost out of breath
barely keeping our feet beneath us.
we knew we could fall at any moment
but we didn't care
because we knew we would fall together
maybe laughing as we fell
secure in the company of the other
and if it hurt
we would console the other
beit skinned knees
or a bump on the head
and then helping the other back up
for the long walk up the hill
such was our life
exciting in its scope
but full of joy with its simplicity
until the earth opened up
and swallowed our lives
separating us
suddenly
we couldn't console the other anymore
or share the smile when it finally came
placing me in a strange new world
where I am alone in the crowd
and people bustle along with their everyday lives
unaware of what just happened
I see them walking hand in hand
but their happiness doesn't anger me as it used to
I hope they have a long and happy life
for as long as they can
they will find out soon enough
