I was there when
He first saw fragments of dust
In the light of dawn and
Laughed loud in wonder

When he pointed to the stars
With questions in his eyes
I was there and
I provided the answers

As he marched towards
That fallen tree, there
My footprints were engraved
In dirt before his own

In the sounds he touched and
In the smells he savored
I was there and I promised
To always remain

When he discovered a remote heart,
Attached it to his own and
Built a wall of bricks above—
I was not there

In the darkness he glowered
At seeing nothing, cried
And I heard him ponder why
I no longer remained