the sun will set
the sun will rise
regardless
counting numbered days
reaching our end unarmed
we will once again be naked
upon the doorstep of departure
stripped down like children
no longer innocent
nowhere to hide
the words held back
fears of your story unread
stand unrequited
your fingertips shed
life’s path has been marked
the sun will set
the sun will rise
regardless
The Reluctant Poet 