when those leave
who have always been with us
we halt
our step
and let our thoughts
go quiet
as if we
in our young years' busy-ness
could comprehend
or steal a glance
over their shoulders
of that distant world
whereto
in due course
we will follow
only to see
how far ahead
they will forever be
* * *
Apr 1, 2015
Apr 1, 2015 at 5:01 PM UTC
when those leave
who have always been with us
we halt
our step
and let our thoughts
go quiet
as if we
in our young years' busy-ness
could comprehend
or steal a glance
over their shoulders
of that distant world
whereto
in due course
we will follow
only to see
how far ahead
they will forever be
* * *
