The leaves, crisp and light, fall on the earth.
I see a fence - long and sturdy.
I wonder, what does it guard?
For there is grass on both sides…
Does it signify the two sides of a coin?
Or does it act like a barrier?
Yet, I believe, it beckons us upon it,
And asks us to look beyond…
And now, I see a bench – empty for quite some time.
Many use it now and then.
But who is it really waiting for?
Does it have a place for me?
Yes, it does.
But does it want me? I don’t know!
However, I make myself comfortable on it.
Pleasant music sails in the air.
Footsteps are heard.
A figure appears across the sky - growing larger.
My face lights up as soon as I recognize it.
My friend takes a place beside me.
A burst of laughter follows…
The picture is now complete!
-Ayesha
-Ayesha
