On This Fall Day

(Completed Oct 20, 2016)

Such a beautiful fall day. The two of us proceed to walk hand and hand around the pond at our favorite park. We begin talking about thinkings that trouble us. You bring up how unsatisfied you are of where things are going in your life.

The thought of not being good enough and strong enough. People constantly badgering you. Pulling you in every which way. Wanting more from you without the thought of giving anything in return.

As you describe more, I can hear it in your voice how deeply this affects you. I start to think of my own difficulties and how much it troubles me. How much it's become a burden in everyday life.

Only to have me suddenly stop without notice. This makes you continue walking forward until the feeling of resistance comes over you.

Turning around, you ask "Why did you stop?"

I look at you to reply, "Come here" as I pull you close to me.

Gazing in each other's eyes, a slight breeze passes by causing more leaves to break off the trees and fall all around us. It's a magical sight straight out of the movies.