After, and After That

As if the earth suddenly vanished from under my steps, after you. After you I limped, now to the left, now to the right. After you I slid to the edge of the steep slope of the valley to the point of falling into the abyss of darkness. I would rise, but each time I would return to the level path for in my heart I had a treasure that grew with the passing of days. A brimming treasure that kept me from rolling beneath the wheel of the monster of time. A powerful treasure of your love even after you: for I had found you lovingly alone in the forest of the demon of the storm...