The Walk

When you are walking in the dark, it is best to take small steps.
You cannot see beyond the sound of your beating breath,
that wonders if you will make it to the hour of light.

When you decide to go walking in the dark, listen carefully
to what the shadows tell you, and pray the stars are bright and near,
and that the wolves are fast asleep.

Dans le noir, toutes possibilites sont ouvertes, puisqu'on ne sait point
si la route est honnete ou si les compagnes sont sincers.
Et c'est cette incertitude qui donne l'aventure, mais ou sont
caches les vipers et leurs poisons?

Dans les tenebres, memes les intentions sont invisibles,
et les monstres sourient, bien deguises et bien caches.
Et qui etiez -vous dans cette nuit inconnue?



When you are walking in the dark, watch your back,
for bravery is not a trait of the sinister of mind. 
Sit still and wait for the sunrise, keeping close and tight
the sword that carries the fearless and their scars to keep free their strong, proud heart.



Trudi Ralston.
April 7th, 2017.