farewell

she buys
you a map for
your birthday.
what's this for
you ask.
it's a map she
says.
you're lost
and drifting.
you need some
direction in your
life. here, she
says. it's a
compass
and a sexton
with which you
can navigate
by the stars.
and what about
you, you ask
are you coming
along. no she
says. I know
where I am, and
where I'm going.
but I wish
you all the best
on your journey.
farewell.