Wander off

It's okay, wander off
most of us wander

sometimes we take a break
for refreshing conversation
when our small paths happen to cross

then we wander off
it's okay, wander off

all of our small paths are different
if two wander the same
then the one walks behind the other

not if you talk - take a break - while they cross

but then, sooner or later
one has to wander off

the other  might stand there longer
on the spot where they met
and look from behind at the other

they might turn and shout at each other
while one or both are wandering off

but one thing is certain
that they will wander different paths

those paths might cross again in the future
but one usually can't see very far on one's path

from that, one must learn not to plan
too far into the future
planning requires seeing clearly ahead
of your own small path

but usually we're busy trying
to figure out where to take the next small step
and that is often enough

at least we're getting ahead
on our own small path