Two by Two

Breathing heavy.

Muscles sore.

Soon no need to climb much more.

I need a drink.

I stop to rest.

A peaceful rock I spot to sit.

Taking my water, I drink a sip.

Look at that view, I go to say--

"Wait... What's that?" Takes its place.

A sudden shift in everything, a sound so loud. Irreversible change.

The peace has shattered, Cleaved in half.

Where once was just me--

Well now there's two..

I take a look upon myself.

"Well yes," I think, "I know her well!"

But on closer look there's something off...

Where are the birds?

I can't hear their song.

Its getting dark, something is wrong.

Now as her smile splits our face

It grows more clear, this grave mistake.

As I and scream and gasp for air

Peace descends, I'm home at last.