a walk

the walk up and down was lonely tonight
devoid of the usual highs and lows
a certain blankness
without expectation
a certain calmness
without more thought
just a walk
a walk up and down
for once there was no second walker

the walk up and down was lonely tonight
devoid of the usual whites and blacks
a certain monotony
without upcoming ripples
a certain clarity
without detail to see
another step
just a step
for once there was no dancing rhythm

the walk up and down was lonely tonight
devoid of the usual sounds and silences
a certain longing
without a way to end
a certain calling
without a way to answer
a knowing
a waiting
another step and the walk is over

a walk
it was lonely tonight