Many miles of life
stretch behind
places she's been
things she's dealt with
people she's lost
each time,
each hurt-
she's left a part
of herself
remaining on the moment,
clinging to the memory
tiny drops
of emotion,
reminders of where
she's walked
along life's rutted roads
follow them
and they'll eventually
lead to her-
if you track
her impassioned guide-
her trail of tears.