Viginette #11

I depart long before the town awakens
And disappear into the forest outside of town
I feel a sense of belonging there
As I am not far from the hero's home

But that is a day's journey from here
and I don't have that much time
Before the sun rises
And I must return

It's a little cool right now
And the trees climb to the heavens
Obscuring any view
Of the brightening sky

I move quickly
With all the grace and speed of a deer
My footfalls silent to the forest creatures
They know my people are friends of their land

The world starts to gain a little color
As the sun peeks over the horizon
And I arrive in a clearing
I call my own

For only a few moments
I am at peace.