The One

photo by donna ~ Doubling Gap, Cumberland County, PA 2005

Running, running away

feet never touching the ground

through towns more worldly,

more cold

through highland meadows greener,

lonelier

seeking that which waits beyond the borders,

that which couldn't be found

Always running, running while standing still

it's time for a retreat

time to make solitary camp

while wondering, wondering

where to wander next

Finding myself back in the valley I left

so long ago

for the road that leads to somewhere,

anywhere,

but here,

anywhere but home

forever looking for the one,

the one that couldn't be found

The road circles back on me

feeling too much like a rolling stone

yearning for a solid foundation

to cease the restlessness,

to ease the pain

of forever running,

running to nowhere

Stopping to catch my breath

and look back from the mountaintop

gazing down on the valley

wondering if I could fly

instead of run

would life have been different,

that special life,

the one which couldn't be found