Verse: Endings

We came
to the end
with hesitation

we came
with vague notions
and expectations

there were
epilogues that
followed on

but they seemed
to be after thoughts
anti climactic

we came
to the end
so abruptly

that we
only knew it was over
when it was over

even if we had an inkling
was there anything
different we would have done?

you know
and I know
the answer is no

even so,
we came to the end, like pilgrims
it did not come for us.