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Travelers

I walked along a path into the woods
Knowing I did all that I could
My strides came easier, my burden light
For once this traveler didn’t have to fight

My hearts defenses grew much stronger
I refused to let it hurt any longer
I walked the path in search of happiness unbound
Something that I have never truly found

I expected to walk the trail alone
That the only footsteps would be my own
But a few yards behind me, on the same road
Another traveler walked, under a heavy load

I recognized her the moment she appeared
And it surprised me to find her here
Her steps came heavy and her legs shook
And her eyes gave mine a pain filled look

The armor she wore was much like mine
Once it was strong, now ruined by time
Her arms held a blade, rusted and worn
And through her eyes I saw her heart was torn

I waited a while, until she came to me
She was tired of fighting it was plain to see
She tried to look strong, but she was never weak
She just lacked the happiness that we all seek

She wanted someone who she could be open too
Someone who’s loyalty would always be true
Someone she could trust with her heart
Someone who would never tear it apart

I walked beside her, not in front or behind
And to her strength I added mine
With both loads lighter we managed small smiles
Forgetting our troubles, forgetting the miles

The stone on my heart, began to chip
My control over my soul began to slip
A strange warmth came from my core
As I found what I had been looking for

A companion that I could walk beside
Someone from whom I had nothing to hide
And now I can only hope she can see
That what she is looking for is me