Akna

I climb into the cave to say goodbye. He is gone and I haven’t been able to say or even think his name since. In the cave, my link to the underworld, I breathe in peace. He has left me, but we will meet again.

I think back to days we spent playing pok-a-tok. Or the times he would be out fishing and I would wait at home for him making our supper. It was always so easy to be near him. And he was the best gardener around. Our squash and tomatoes were always better than our neighbors’.

But I am alone now. And though I know I will see him again, I will be alone until I do. It’s too much for my heart to take right now. I’d like to lie down in this cave and join him now. That isn’t what will happen though. My path does not end here.

I’ve carved a figurine of you and as I say goodbye, I place it on the ground for you. I love you and I’ve always loved you. I’m glad I knew how wonderful you were before you left me, it’s more than many get. I wish you wouldn’t have left, but I understand we don’t always get a choice. Wait for me as I now wait for you.

Goodbye, my love.