Eyes flashing open,
Breath heavy.
Alone.
Again.
One destination, and many
Hundreds of threats
Along the way.
Finally,
Home.
Or at least, I think this is home.
I've never been.
Home is always moving,
With the smooth purr
Of an engine.
Never grounded.
For once, there're smiles.
Laughter, even.
Food, the flavors
Exploding across his tongue.
How could I have missed out on all this?
A sadness to his eyes.
I don't understand.
There is a strange wrench in my chest.
My heart?
"You can't stay."
I shatter.
I don't – I…
Lost.
Again.