Dark Walk

The street light shines over my shoulder

High behind me and to my right

All else is pitch black in all directions

Here on this windy autumn night

The wind chills my face

Everything smells old and dry

Cold, empty buildings languish

Clouds block any light from the sky

The only sounds I hear

Are the howling winds and the occasional paper trash

Rolling past with the leaves

Right in front of me, silently, softly, defiantly brash

I am alone here

And my mind is in slumber

Walking forward, not looking up

A dark sky, dim light, light winds and distant thunder

I wonder how long is this dark road

I am walking down

How long will the light last

Does it know I am around

Stealing what companionship I can

From the cold wind and now light rain

While I leave where I was and move through the darkness

Tied to the universe, but not much else as I remain

Silently walking

And pondering my steps

Destination unknown, past experience guiding me

Unaware of regrets

I'll know when I get there

Out of this storm

Rising from the east

Home safe, silent and warm

I always look at my own figure

Walking, wrapped against the cold

Destination is endless, forward

I never get old

Occasionally it gets cold enough

To see my own breath

I watch the shadows reflect movement

Moving toward my own death

I will keep walking this road

Pushing against the harsh, black future unknown

The wind on my face, the light behind me

Stepping over a puddle, I move on.