Couples

There are trails to the ocean,

Trails to the rolling hills…

Even trails to lasting friendships,

And Pathways to dangerous thrills.

I envied couples so in love,

Who met on a forest trail…

Only to find them heart broken,

Witnessing their deep loves fail. 

I used to dwell on “Could’ve been”,

Often feeling myself left out…

I realized their relationships,

Harbored fear, riddled with self-doubt.

All their tender-hearted words,

Evolved into discourse…

The Yellow Page trail to lawyers,

Led them to the world of divorce.