nelipot

the fork in the road approaches once more.

there is a turning to the left and right, these roads are linked on a six month circuit that bring us back to this spot.

i can't go around the circuit again. i am weary of the scenery, the trips and scrapes. it's a beautiful walk, but i think we've seen all it has to offer.

so, the path to the left of the fork, or the right?

the left is narrow and rocky. i can see a bridge ahead that looks unstable. i don't think we could both go down this route. i could cross it alone, i know i could make it. but i wouldn't be able to let you know how i was getting on, and i don't know where it ends. it would be a risk, i might not be able to meet you at the other end.

the right is wider, the terrain seems simple enough. perhaps deceptively so, i doubt it would go without its hurdles. this is a common path after all, what if we were to meet others along the way? our strides aren't as in sync as they used to be, you may find someone else who you'd prefer to walk with- and then what of me?
perhaps you would wonder what had lain down that other path. what adventures you may have found if you had only your mind to follow, if you did not have me to look after....