heavy mist. certain destination, uncertain path. we turn right, then left. above, gray. below, red. shimmering silver in the green. frozen figures standing vigil. left. journey completed, one path becomes two.

up and down. retracing and reforging my steps. my feet take me to a hidden place. down. a ceramic cavern. warm. alone. labyrinth. I am comforted. but the maze leads me out. up.

the way shuts behind me.