He left one sunless day in May
En route for who knows where,
Without a single word to say
Nor plan he'd wish to share.
And that was that, he stayed away,
His silence grew with time
And sadness echoed day by day
With fears there'd been a crime.
So combing woods and ocean floor
In search of one to blame,
They focused then on parents more
And put them in the frame.
They even turned attention to
Your garden newly wrought.
With dark intent, they thought 'twas you
Whilst tears of pain were fought.
But nothing found and tracks ran dry,
The search unearthed no clue.
You prayed with hope raised to the sky
That love would guide him through.
He'd always been a private boy,
Perhaps he needed space
To process why he lacked true joy
And felt so out of place.
But months would pass, you lost that hope
And sensed he was at peace.
With steadfast will, you sought to cope
But dread would rarely cease.
Though myst'ry still enshrouds his goal,
You strive to bear that load.
The message lives within his soul
And paved along that road.
This nightmare that has battled long
And sees no end in sight -
It feeds your doubts but keeps faith strong
And draws you to its light.
|