road not taken

Dear you,

As I stand here contemplating beginnings and potential, I look back as well as forward. Along the path I have traveled, I also see the paths I chose not to take. While I cannot untake the steps which have put me here, some of the unchosen paths do present opportunities now.

You are much on my mind in particular. But I'm not sure if I'm thinking about the past you or the real present you or perhaps a fantastic simulacrum of you that I've imagined. I'm not even sure how to figure that out.

Are you an oasis or a mirage?

~ me