TheLight

He’s now become 
a harbinger a
bellwether a barometer 
a faint light 
on the mountaintop 
signaling a danger 
a keep away 
sign don’t touch 
at first I
thought maybe jealousy 
or even envy 
but no it’s 
something else entirely 
concern and care
is his intention 
and now whereas
before I was 
the one holding 
the lantern low
showing him where 
to slowly step 
he has taken 
point showing me