Out the backdoor I go
through the back yard
and around the bend
in the field

step over the junker cars
that mark the spot and watch
out for that gopher hole
It wouldn’t do to break my
leg

I can feel the sun on my face
and I lazily walk through the
field
Today is a gorgeous day
the air is crisp
the colors a set fire of
reds and golds

I have a purpose for being
out here-

There it is!!

Being careful, I step to the edge.
Down below is the creek
I can see the bench is brand-new
someone must have rebuilt it
I haven’t been here for years

This was the place that I
always ran to-
when things were rough
when I needed a friend and where
things always ALWAYS made sense

making my way down, I relax with
the sound of rushing water
mixing with the sounds of birds,
a distant dog barking
and once more I am transported
back to when I was 24

And said goodbye for the final time
it broke my heart to leave you behind
but I couldn’t pack you up and transport
you- though I wanted to

Well I’m all grown up now and
I’m sure that you can still help
somwhow
I have missed you