Fool's Gold

A thought of you, melted away You became unreachable Loss of words linger in the empty cave Wind is howling at the entrance Lonely, damp darkness engulfs me A sliver of light is found between boulders Water drips into ominous pools I walk carefully to dodge them Balancing on the slippery rocks I can’t see you anymore I can’t hear you anymore Then, I see the sparkle below It is reflecting what I thought you were I reach down gingerly to pick it up Tears fall into the palm of my hand Rolling off the discovery of fool’s gold November 15, 2016 Heidi Sands *Placed 4th in Contest - Fool's Gold