i left a crumb 
of myself
behind

followed by

another
and
another
and
another

every few steps
in plain sight
for you

to find your way back

i remain hopeful
despite the dwindling
of the light

the dark is infinite

i've dropped the last morsel
the smallest bit
left

i wait

don't idle long,
my love

the birds are circling
and they are
hungry