A solitary stone
amidst an abysmal lake
many have crossed to the other side
making use of the single stone
serene, emotionless on the surface
so the anguish does not show
although each footprint aches
stone sits in perceived repose
in actuality basking in sorrow
gradually the stone erodes
yet somehow is still poised
awaiting the next step
begging for the final footfall
the one to cease the suffering
at last to descend to the bottom of the lake
doomed to forever be a stepping stone