I thought you’d want to know

that today I went to sit at my new favorite place,

a waterfall off a trail surrounded by trees.

I sat alone, but I think you’d like it there.

It’s quiet and just down the road.

It reminds me of that bridge we’d walk to,

except that was back when snow covered the ground,

and the air was so cold, it made walking such a chore.

Now the snow is gone and we’re both new people. 

If I could tell you all about this new place I would,

maybe during a late night walk through your neighborhood.

Just like the ones we used to go on when

you couldn’t stand being trapped inside four walls.

A feeling I know all too well now. 

It takes everything in me to not press your contact

and give you a call to tell you how everything’s so different. 

I bet you’d love to hear from me,

but sometimes things just need time 

and I know better than to rip the bandaid off 

before the wound has fully healed.