a tear

I stood upon a road
 I never knew existed
 And found a pathway for my feet
 And like a seat I rested
  
 Inquisitive as I’d become
 I asked to where it led
 Deciding then to traipse along 
 Until I reached my bed
  
 Would it be my final pillow
 Would I see old friends along
 Would I stumble on an orchestra
 That sang my favourite song
  
 If I could bring a lonely soul
 Would that lonely soul be you
 As I reached the pier (with pathway lost)
 I turned to face the view
  
 The view was one of solace
 Of majesty and light
 I wrapped my arms around it
 And then it left my sight
  
 I stood – alone and lonely
 In the darkest light of day
 Following few stars (perusing)
 I rest my head – and stay
  
 A feather fell from nowhere
 It fluttered ‘round my head
 I reached – arms outstretched – to touch it
 But it moved an inch instead
  
 Its colours white and black – 
 I saw only shades of grey
 Detrimental to my honour
 My head drooped in dismay
  
 Could it be that I’d learnt nothing
 As I wandered there to here
 Or was it a vibrant lesson
 Of courage, ineptitude (and fear)
  
 The end it could not justify
 The means to get to here
 So I rested on my pillow
 (Damp) – I’d shed a tear.