different woods

i go for a walk into the woods.

no, not those woods with the infamous
heart carved in the tree
woods.

where my ex and her married boyfriend
would rendezvous
and hold hands like
children
hiding from everyone.

no not those woods. God no.
but a different forest, a different path,
with a different stream
beside it.

i know that the weather will change
soon, and that
the leaves
will eventually give
way.

so today is as good as any to stroll
through
the woods,

quiet and calm.
a peaceful walk on
this drama free day.