He winds his way among the autumn leaves
leaving thoughts behind that bother him
and cause disturbances to his own peace.
And yet it is within that peaceful place
that he confronts the pain in his own soul
that caused another pain and pains him so.
Ah, the cleansing walk within the woods
has left him with the will to do what’s right
and make amends if it does not cause pain
to the one offended by his words.
If it should only serve to exacerbate,
he will offer penance to the One who waits.
The way will be revealed in time, no doubt.