the maze.

lush green corridors beckon,
towering ahead the entrance at first light.
tread lightly on the unworn path,
small bare feet on silken petals, soft sea of red.
a gleeful dance of carefree wonder,
sweet laughter abound.
a half-pace back you smiled.
so surreal, the maiden journey of the explorer.

a fork breaks ahead,
solitary path cleaved as dawn cedes to dusk.
certain footsteps wane,
a ghastly breeze stirs, the crackle of leaves.
dry, withered. piercing each fragile step.
frolicking rays usurped, whispering shadows lurk.
so alone.

but from the fear the explorer turned.
a half-pace back you smiled.

always a half-pace back.
always there for me.
dad and mum, will love you always!