As I traveled this life’s journey,

I have uncovered and explored many alternate paths.

Some with ease, and some without.

However, I came upon the big old oak tree.

I knew my journey would take a new course.

And at that point, I found a long, lonely road.

Although I was alone, I was not lonely.

Yet I wandered and searched upon that lonely road.

And at the end of that road, there I found a friend.

I did not realize it at that moment,

However, that friend had been waiting for me.

She had been waiting a long time.