Gemotions

He walked the familiar path along the river, the water mirroring the grey sky. "The Echo of a Promise," his essay, was now a textbook example. He felt exposed, the words he had written now public property. David kicked at a stone, sending it skittering across the gravel path.

The couples strolled hand-in-hand, their laughter filling the air. He turned away, his heart heavy. He felt a profound sense of disconnection, a feeling of being set apart from everyone around him. He continued walking, alone, into the gathering dusk.