Pathfinders
Journey Through the Night: Matthew LeFevers' Pathfinders Tale
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The treehouse floor
The floor of the treehouse.
Was hard beneath our blankets
The hard surface under blankets.
An orchestra
A symphony of crickets in the darkness.
Of crickets in the dark
Outside, trees creating shadows in dim light.
The trees outside
Describing the external environment.
Made faces in the half-light
Nature appearing in partial light.
Maybe I should have been afraid, I never was
Reflecting on fearlessness in the past.
Inside the flashlight's glow was safe enough
The safety within the glow of a flashlight.
We’ll find our way home in the morning
Expressing confidence in finding the way home.
Or make a new home where we are
Adapting to new circumstances if necessary.
I know I’m probably not the person that you lean on
Acknowledging personal limitations in providing support.
Not anymore
Recognizing a change in roles.
But I’ll be here until my eyes go dark
Pledging presence until the end.
The undergrowth
Describing the dry ground underfoot.
Was dry beneath our sneakers
The state of the undergrowth.
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds characterized by salt and brittleness.
All salt and brittle shell
Symbolizing exploration.
Adventurers
Those embarking on a journey.
Alone beneath the branches
Being alone but connected by heartbeats.
We left the maps at home, our heartbeats knew this place
Leaving behind guidance, relying on instincts.
The things we saw there would be ours to name
Claiming ownership of the experiences.
We’ll find our way home in the morning
Repeating the theme of navigating in the morning.
Or make a new home where we are
Reaffirming adaptability to new circumstances.
I know I’m probably not the person that you lean on
Addressing a changed role in a relationship.
Not anymore
Acknowledging personal transformation.
But I’ll be here until my eyes go dark
Committing to being there until the end.
When you came out
A turning point described metaphorically.
And everything went sideways
An event causing a shift in perspective.
We chased you down
Pursuing someone during a challenging moment.
And jumped into the car
Reacting swiftly to a situation.
I cut my hand
Physical injury during the pursuit.
On something in the back seat
Details of the injury in the car.
So I was bleeding as I told you you were loved
Expressing love despite challenges.
I kept thinking, you and I still share this blood
Emphasizing a shared connection.
We’ll find our way home in the morning
Reiterating the theme of finding the way home.
Or make a new home where we are
Adapting to circumstances for a new home.
I know I’m probably not the person that you lean on
Acknowledging personal limitations in support.
Not anymore
Highlighting a changed role in relationships.
But I’ll be here until my eyes go dark
Committing to being there until the end.
We aren't lost, we're only pathfinders
Emphasizing the journey as pathfinders, not lost.
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