Footprints

Walking,
I turn around
to look at my path,
how far I have come,
what trace there is
of my passing
through this place
this day.
I leave no footprints
on the pavement
asphalt or concrete,
nor on the worn trail.
I can only leave footprints
in the mud after a rain,
or in the snow,
or in sand,
but they will not last.
How will anyone
track me?
I leave no trace
on the concrete
or the tile.
I take your hand
to walk with you
together
leaving no footprints
on pavement or tile,
just maybe on ourselves.