Four footprints

chasing lake’s rim 

.

You and me – strolling along

but not quite in stride

.

My quicker cadence

of little feet

and dusty knees

.

Our footprints together

as if we were home

.

You and me – strolling along

but not quite in stride

.

My cadence steadied,

my steps now alone

.

ever aware 

the path was never

ours to own

.

You and me 

.

Journeying to 

a forever home 

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For Jean – nearly one year since her death. I cherish the things I grew to love and learn because of life with her.