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by: Edward Rochester Esq - Wed, 3 May 2023 21:34 UTC

Journey Delayed

And slowly I walked up the mountain,
quietly afraid of the view I'd find from atop
but finally arriving, I peer down at days gone by;
a past family gathered on picnic tables
of white clouds.

I wave but no one looks up
and they sit in their final hours garb,
bowlers, petticoats, knickers --
all history erased upon blank faces
and I shout, "It's me!",
but nobody stirs.

Did I climb too soon?

Perhaps.

Impatient for tomorrow's call,
I took the journey nevertheless
but turned away with a snub, I started my descent,
back to the wooden tables of feast
and the living.

At day's sunset, I look back up at the mountain,
wondering when I'd be welcome.

In time, I figure,
then showing up in my final garb
of today.

Edward Rochester Esq.

Good day to let down old friends who need help.

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Journey Delayed	Edward Rochester Esq.