And then suddenly
Out of the mist
A form takes form

A woman, of course.

Is this rescue?

Player in the shadows, have you learned nothing?

And yet...

I feel hope in my heart.
I feel release and sweet lightness.
Let her come or go.
Whatever,
I feel hope.

So do not despair. Life can still surprise you.
There may be pain down the road.
There may also be joy.
I walk on with a smile, the box still closed.
The cat is dead.
It is also very much alive.