Without Them

Forever tripping over the remains
the result and destination appear quicker
when nothing blocks the trail along the ravine
prayer for written word
the list has already been created
absent of the name sought
glance again to make sure because sight
may have been insufficient
not before loneliness without previous company
sets in
they traverse the winding chasm
loneliness with present company
realization of comfort right here alone
sets in
they are unnecessary
July 16, 1998