The road ahead:
Solitary
But for the wild
Within and without
Pushing every step
Every mile
For hundreds
Beneath unforgiving sun
And the balm of starlight
We become nocturnal creatures
Hiding through the days
Until night is a home
A friendly face
Waiting to greet us
We stare out into darkness
Into a middle distance
All breath and effort
And rhythmic strides
Until we return
To our animal selves
Racing for days
Across any terrain
Seeking an answer
That is always
Far ahead – Caroline A. Slee