Walking through the park I catch a glimmer of morning sun bouncing off of silky blond hair
Changing my path to further investigate I round the corner to see you sitting on a bench, head and shoulders slumped forward
Moving closer I hear sobs escaping your lungs as you rock back and forth on your bench
I almost passed you by, leaving you to wallow in your sorrow but I was compelled to comfort you

I was worried that I would scare you but you didn't move as I sat dangerously close to you
Pulling your pretty blond hair aside with outstretched fingers I reveal reddened eyes, gaze at you and ask why you are crying.
Surprised that you would trust a total stranger, you grasp my large hands and reveal your innermost fears
Catching me by surprise I can find no words to comfort you having only a strong shoulder to offer.

I am mesmerized by your pretty face as you explain that you expected much more from life than you have achieved
You explain to me how you feel trapped in a life that belongs to any one but yourself
This touches me deeply remembering vividly having these same thoughts and doubts
I explain to you that your life is your own to define, just be patient and determined

I look you in the eyes and offer you a brief escape from your worries telling you that it will be good for you
Asking me how I tell you that you will need to find it within yourself to trust me, a total stranger
Without hesitation, you squeeze my hands, say yes please deliver me from my pain
I smile and explain to you that I am offering you an afternoon of freedom known only to a select few

I run my fingers through your silky hair and begin a simple five plat braid finishing it off with an elastic band that I produce from my shirt pocket
To my amazement, you never once ask me why. I take you by your tiny hand and lead you down the shady path
We come to the parking area and your eyes light up when you see my motorcycle and you ask if it is mine
I tell you it is our chariot for the day as I place a helmet on your head and buckle it snugly around your chin

You climb on back and loop your fingers around my belt as I bring the beast to life and ease out of the park
Weaving our way through town I find the escape route I was searching for and roll on the power as you hold on tightly
You eventually relax as you learn the rhythm of the curves, tires singing as I press her through the corners at twice the legal limit.
We take in the new smells of redbud blooming and freshly cut grass as wind our way through the neatly manicured roadways of the national forest

Lost in the beauty of our journey I almost pass the shady entrance to our destination
Nothing more than a dirt track hidden from view by hanging limbs I skillfully navigate the potted road slowly
Rounding the next bend reveals sparkling water and a cascading waterfall swollen from the spring rains
We pull up to a level spot and dismount our trusty steed. Warming in the spring sun we remove our helmets and jackets

We hear nothing but the sound of the rushing water and the cries of an agitated blue-jay defending its nest
Removing our shoes, we wade out to a large flat rock as sunning turtles scurry from our approach
Standing on our magical island the rest of the world ceases to exist as you hold me tightly, your pointed breasts pressing into my hard stomach
There is only us and the sound of the rushing water as we begin to dance slowly holding one another tightly

We stay locked in our embrace till the afternoon sun begins its decent and we know the time has come to return to our distant worlds
I resist the urge to kiss you knowing well that you belong to another as we pack up to leave
Not speaking a word but in total understanding we mount up and head back to the city
As I drop you off at your car you break our silence, thanking me for our escape as I ride off, eyes welling with tears

I will miss you

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