The Cabin in the Wood

She stepped into the forest

Followed the footprints

Along the wooded path

To the cabin in the wood

Wanting one more day

One more night with him

For it to be

Just the two of them

Alone together

In this sanctuary

They had built for themselves

Apart from the everyday

A place of serenity

Of peaceful solitude

Where the mornings were brisk

Perfect for sipping coffee

While watching the early light

Reflect off the water

For afternoons spent walking

Or reading

Or just talking

And singing along with

Music played on the radio

For simple suppers

That left them full

Followed by a night beneath the stars

A warm fire toasting toes

Cheeks aglow in warmth

For nights spent naked

Under quilts

And each other

She wanted to find him here

Just one more time

But when she arrived

She found herself alone

She opened the door

Went inside

And waited

Image: CCO

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