Against the Wind

Against The Wind

He walks in the rain
at 2 am
steady pace
against the wind

Wet all around and no
one in sight
on his way
through the hike

Soaking layers peel in
to inside
touch his skin
cleanse his mind

Are you safe
keeping passage of time?

Can you call
once again with your eye?

Not mine

Shadow is fleeting
cast me a spell
in this dream
into the well

Searching for reason
in this clear
moment of magic
deep in the air

Realizing this step
single path
of acceptance
his destined map

Puddles of memories
splash away
tomorrow
a new day

But tonight

He walks in the rain
at 2 am
steady pace
against the wind

Are you safe
keeping passage of time?

Can you call
once again with your eye?

Is it real
that you're feeling just fine?

against the wind
this time

***
I looked out the window and there was a stranger walking in the rain.