Lost & Lonely Nights.

It was a dark and lonely night, and Emily found herself wandering the streets with no destination in mind. She had just ended a long-term relationship, and the pain of her lost love was too much to bear. She needed to escape the memories that haunted her, even if it was just for a little while.

As she walked, the streetlights flickered above her, casting an eerie glow on the deserted streets. She pulled her coat tighter around her body, trying to ward off the cold that seeped into her bones. She walked for what felt like hours until she stumbled upon a small park, hidden away from the busy city streets.

The park was empty, except for a small bench in the center. Emily made her way over to the bench and sat down, staring off into the distance. She let out a deep sigh and tried to clear her mind, but memories of her lost love kept flooding back.

Suddenly, a gust of wind blew past her, rustling the leaves on the trees. She looked up and saw a piece of paper fluttering in the wind. It landed on her lap, and as she picked it up, she saw that it was a poem. It read:

Lonely night, my heart in pain

Lost love, my tears fall like rain

Memories of you, haunt my mind

Forever gone, our love left behind.

The words hit Emily like a ton of bricks, and she couldn't help but feel a connection to them. She looked around, but there was no one in sight. She wondered who could have left the poem there for her to find.

As she sat there, lost in thought, she heard footsteps approaching. She looked up and saw a man walking towards her. He had a gentle smile on his face, and he seemed to radiate warmth.

"Are you okay?" he asked, his voice soft and comforting.

Emily nodded, feeling a lump form in her throat. She handed him the poem, and he read it silently.

"I wrote this," he said, handing the paper back to her. "I saw you sitting here, and I felt like you needed to read it."

Emily was surprised but grateful. She looked at the man more closely and realized that he was wearing a wedding ring.

"I'm sorry, I didn't mean to intrude," she said, standing up.

"It's okay," the man replied. "Sometimes, a stranger's kindness is all we need to feel less alone."

Emily nodded, feeling a glimmer of hope in her heart. She knew that the pain of her lost love would never truly go away, but maybe she could find solace in the kindness of others.

As she walked away, she looked back at the man and saw that he was looking up at the sky, lost in thought. She wondered what his story was, but she knew that some things were better left unsaid.

Emily walked home, feeling lighter than she had in days. She knew that the lonely nights would still come, but she also knew that she wasn't alone. She had the memory of a stranger's kindness and a poem that spoke to her heart. And for now, that was enough.