The journey has begun It’s her journey, But, of course, it’s mine as well. Different roads we’re on, She is on a path of discovery; A new land. A new man. Perhaps even a path to freedom. My travels are inward Trying to grasp the changes Which will surely come. Like a billboard rushing by In the glare of headlights Its message seen peripherally Is that what it said? Maybe not. Just trying to get a sense Are we traveling apart? Or simply in different lanes Parallel. Watching each other Always mindful of the gap. Or am I following her Mimicking her every turn Destined to never catch up?