THE LAST STEP She walked slowly
across the barren land,
rough woven cape her only protection
against the blazing sun;
step after step after step.
Her feet burned in the thin leather sandals
strapped loosely on her feet,
the only protection between
the burning sand and the jagged stones;
step after step after step.
Her limp, lifeless head
weighed heavily on her weakened body
causing her journey to
become more laborious with every step;
on and on and on.
She knew somewhere she must
lay down her bundle and rest,
But not now, not yet-
just one more
step after step after step.
copyright 2001Jane Tilton |