Trees cast shadows in the forest

Still, the sunlight shines through the leaves

And the path remains brightly lit

So I take a step forward

Trees cover the forest in shadows

The sunlight barely makes it through

And the path is dimly lit

But I take a step forward anyway

Trees fill the forest with shadows

The sunlight struggles to be seen

And the path is barely visible

So I don’t step forward

Trees drown the forest in darkness

The sunlight can no longer break through

And the path can no longer be seen

But I step forward

Stumbling down the path

Tripping over roots

My face hits the forest floor

Smashing into twigs and rocks

Eventually it starts to bleed

But I don’t quite care

I get up and keep going

Dirt mixing with the blood

I know I should stop

Put on a bandaid

To let the wounds heal

But I don’t quite care

Trees give way to a clearing

The sunlight shines bright

And the path branches out

But I’m too scared to step forward

So I retreat into the dark