Confusion
drifting in the sea
floating like a leaf
fallen from a tree

Spent and sad after spring
walking the darkness
drenching in the night rain

Crying for love
panting for warmth
dreaming of waterfall, eating dry bread
sleeping anxious nights
in a stranger’s bedroom

Awakening
Realizing that now is the time to
Retire and
Rest in
Retreat and
Reminiscence