My group had vanished
and I was perplexed
on my own
and dependent on the rest.

I moved
to where we once had been
together then
but now I was alone.

Dismayed
I felt betrayed
and looked at faces
hoping to recognise one
but all were strangers.

I considered returning
to our hotel
and find someone
who knew the itinerary.

I suppose
I should have known
but it didn’t seem necessary
beacause I was with them.

I had only my clothes
with no means
to travel alone.

So I decided
to hurry on ahead
hoping to find those responsible
for my hapless state.

Arriving at a ferry terminal
I imagined
they may be waiting.

I had a panoramic view
but instinctively knew
it would be futile
to go any closer
because they wouldn’t be there.