When I finally get myself under control I get to my feet and brush the moisture off my cheeks.

My feet are sluggish as I skid down the embankment and continue to follow the white blazes on the trees.

I look down at my feet as I jump over rocks and fallen trees.

I pass the break in the trail that leads up to the shelter they set up for campers and just keep walking.

If I had looked up I would have seen her.

But I didn't.

I just kept walking.

Trying to forget.

Trying to come to terms.