Verklempt

i stand here on these unpaved roads kicking up dust as i stumble over rocks castaway like me i watch as you walk away from the scene like a hawk in a tree i am unseen i stand here listening to the flow of the stream the bird in the distance beginning to scream i gather my thoughts fragmented inside alone in the dark no sun through these trees i stand here listening to the whispering breeze my lips as they quiver unable to speak i see the storm approaching above all around i drop to my knees atop of this ground i lie here awaiting the sun to arise i lie here alone with tears in my eyes i lie here alone unable to speak july 21, 2020