The Journey

The journey lies ahead

And I’m yet to take my first thousand steps

Beyond this front porch, past the picket fence

Outbound into the great beyond,

I wish I could take you along with me

I wish I could bring my dog, Smothers, along

Maybe even my cat, Jinks,

But some journeys demand you travel alone

Why alone?

I don’t know. Honestly,

Whoever made these rules

These pathways and obligations we must follow

Why can’t we remain true?

Why can’t I simply choose to be with you?

Always I thought you were all I sought

But then we broke off and then you were gone,

You said you had your own journey to follow through upon

And didn’t require me around

Clogging up your spot, snatching your sun

Shine a light into my heart and you’ll find

An empty, hollow ring

Where there ought to have been ventricles and arteries,

How could you leave me like this

Knowing your love was all I need

To get through each day, leaving me abandon in this place instead

I fear what the world will become without you

Even as I stand here gazing down the road, taking in the view,

I’m afraid, yet without a clue

As to whatever phantom fright harbours my mind

But I know that time comes with the tide

And I must get to walking

Least the day of the hour grows dark.

Baby, baby, shine little baby

Shine like the sun

Be the moon over a waterfall

You’ll be a big girl soon

A pearl glittering like a diamond

Love and kisses, sleep and dream of angels

Smile, baby, baby. Smile for mummy.