Approaching Rivendell by Ysilme

Lovers

20. Lovers

(Prompt 23: Lovers)

His steps guide him faithfully along the paths they had walked together so often, sometimes talking, sometimes in companionable silence.

He feels closest to her here, among the shrubs and herbs she had planted in elaborate ornamental designs, and remembers with fondness their mutual delight in the shared love of all things growing.

Most times, her garden brings him comfort and solace. But on some days the pain of her loss is so sharp breathing becomes difficult, and he sinks down, ripping off twigs and leaves and tearing out tufts and stems, destroying their work.

“Why have you left me?”