The Well
Stranded..
I am walking and walking
Cannot find Anyone
Civilization seems non existent
My only companions are the creatures of the forest..
As they roam freely..
These creatures are at home..
As my home seems one million miles away..
Lost and alone I feel..
Anxiety sets in..
Very little food left..
Very little water left..
I cannot stop moving..
I must continue.
With a dry mouth..
Cottonball effect..
Lips utterly chapped..
Painful blisters appear..
Full body fatique..
Knees feeling weak..
Cannot continue..
I must stop to rest..
Few sips of water to drink..
I must conserve..
Sun is beating down on me..
Scorching hot sun..
Sun burned..
Almost seeing double..
I will rest under a fine old oak tree..
Sitting under the old oak tree..
Body leaned againt the old bark..
I close my eyes..
I am in a deep slumber..
Awakened by a Pleasant looking couple..
Was I dreaming?
As there is human interaction..
My wife and I are lost..
We are hungry..
We are thirsty..
Please can you spare water?
Please can you spare food?
Yes..
For I have this bottle of water..
You two can share..
I have little food..
You two can share..
Gracious smiles on both their part..
Warm embraces..
Followed by many thanks..
To my dismay..
No water was left..
No food was left.
As I..
Lifted my head..
No couple..
Completely vanished..
I shouted ..
Continued shouting..
No signs of gracious couple...
Mirage perhaps?
Delirium is setting in..
Continue to walk..
I see a well..
Beautiful well it is..
Captivated by its beauty..
A woman with a cheerful smile..
Offers me water..
To drink from the well..
You are thirsty..
You must drink from the well..
The well is plentiful..
Water is plentiful..
You are plentiful..
You have already drank from the well..
You have given abundance to those in need..
When you give..
You shall always receive more..
Copyright © Robertina B. | Year Posted 2018
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