i'll lock up before i go

no need to talk it out

anymore.

a brisk

walk will do you good.

take the umbrella

i tell her,

and the dog,

and your phone,

and put on your raincoat,

it's cold.

maybe one

day, i'll see you down

the road,

but don't hold your breath.

i'll lock up

before i go.

farewell.

good luck with the path

you chose.