Just a Walk In the Forest

~ A Halloween Poem ~ Just a walk in the forest, he'd said No cause for thoughts filled with dread... ******** He'd raised his eyes to a sun flashing bright Eyes squinting at each ray of light Blazing through openings midst the trees On the wings of a soft summer breeze Sweet birds twittering melodious songs Inviting his feet to glide gaily along ******** Perchance you imagine our traveler lost Darkness abruptly descending That he's perished in a storm-tossed Tragic, inevitable ending ******** But, my friend, our traveler was not lost Nor came along fierce storm to him toss He turned around; returned whence he came Sun smiling down on him, heart all aflame With love for his wife, so precious and fair Who had just finished a tear-stained prayer And plunged the knife deep in her heart The note read ~ 'I can't stand we're apart' ******** Just a walk in the forest, he'd said No cause for thoughts filled with dread... October 23, 2020 Completely Your Choice (#31) Poetry Contest Sponsor: Brian Strand