There is place
Not far from here.
There, nothing old
nibbles and gnaws.

The path confounded
Followed diligently
Shadows creeping
Confronted naked

Embrace the thistles
Dull and piercing
Damage already done
Endure their freedom

On looking back
The path is true
Content with life
Reborn, alive

Fresh shadows
Entangle below
Stay on course
There is a place

(Written April 24, 2006)