The Man In The Forest

The Man In The Forest

I walked away

Went to a far-off place

No phones

No people

And no internet

Just me resting on an ancient stump

Wondering about my future

Worrying about my past

Then I heard a noise

Very soft

It came from the forest

A man stepped out

He sat next to me

“You are a good man,” He said

“Your past should not bother you”

“Your future will be good”

“You are a good man”

He smiled the entire time

Then he just up and walked away

Back into the forest

I never learned the man’s name

But, my heart told me who He was

He made me happy

Made me feel loved

That day He saved my life