The Path Ahead

The princess is not ready to face the world yet...not ready to face anyone...the Wizard...Lion...prince...Sam...she isn't even sure who they are anymore...the princess packs a small bag and sneaks out the back way....runs away from the forest...the only home she has known for a long time...the princess finds a path that leads downhill...she walks and walks finally coming to a road...it wanders and twists....

The princess finds her way among rocks...huge boulders and cliffs....then around a corner...hidden in the crevice of a rock...a house...the door is open, but she knocks anyway...no one answers...she calls out and a voice answers her...
The place is empty...just waiting for you...
Waiting for me?
Yes, you've traveled far and have come to a special place...a place that is yours and yours alone...hidden deep inside...your heart...go inside and make yourself at home...take the time you need to figure out where you go from here....
Who are you? how do I know I can trust you anymore than I can all the ones I've left?
Because I am you...no one is here but you...I am your inner voice telling you you've come home...you've traveled the path to the inner side of yourself...a safe place and that is what you need right now...the only one you can trust is you...
Your right about that...and the princess walks inside...it is the perfect size...and has all she needs to live for now...a quiet place to reflect and think things out...hide...
maybe the place to end...or is it a new beginning...time will tell....right now I just want to curl up and give up...nothing makes sense...tired of loving and life...just tired of it all...want it to all go away...
Tell the world Goodbye....