Toro Tokuda

The long forest path is laid out before me.
The leaves do squish and crunch beneath my boots
As we two walk the long road under tree
Beneath brush and canopy, over roots.

The strong scent of pine is all around me.
It harkens memories of holidays true;
The Great Hall, the feast, the huge Christmas Tree!
The promise of a better year anew.

My darling love leads the way beside me.
Their steps, their hand in mine, my truest guide
Down the winding path cooled by tall pine tree
As in whispers we in each other confide.

Our feet, our thoughts, and our hearts be in step
Over pine needles and obstacles you swept.