# My final sunset in the Vortex - Link: https://mywalkabout.net/my-final-sunset-in-the-vortex/ - Published: 2018-09-25T05:21:53-07:00 - Author: My Walkabout **In the waning hours of the day’s last light**, I climb to a rocky perch and watch the colors unfold for the last time over Sedona. My boy Stretch is by my side, keeping me company. He’s the most real connection I have these days. ![](https://i0.wp.com/mywalkabout.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/IMG_6927.jpg?resize =640%2C480&ssl=1) **I need to build my isolation bubble back up**, stronger than ever before. Trying to make human connections only seems to hurt everyone involved. Sociopaths should not try and rekindle long lost friendships. ![](https://i0.wp.com/mywalkabout.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/HipstamaticPhoto- 546655215.505579.jpg?resize=640%2C457&ssl=1) **The long shadows of a dark night** slowly creep across the landscape. I finish my beer and head back down the mountain.  I need nothing more than to pickle my brain of the daily drama and relish in the feeling of strained muscles and fuzzy thoughts of what my life means to me. A haunting symphony of black notes on the tortured soul. ### Share this: * [ Email ](https://mywalkabout.net/my-final-sunset-in-the-vortex/?subject=%5BShared%20Post%5D%20My%20final%20sunset%20in%20the%20Vortex&body=https%3A%2F%2Fmywalkabout.net%2Fmy-final-sunset-in-the-vortex%2F&share=email) * [Post](https://x.com/share) * [Share on Tumblr](https://www.tumblr.com/share) * [ WhatsApp ](https://mywalkabout.net/my-final-sunset-in-the-vortex/?share=jetpack-whatsapp) * [ Nextdoor ](https://mywalkabout.net/my-final-sunset-in-the-vortex/?share=nextdoor) * [ Threads ](https://mywalkabout.net/my-final-sunset-in-the-vortex/?share=threads) * [[ * [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) * [ Reddit ](https://mywalkabout.net/my-final-sunset-in-the-vortex/?share=reddit) ### Like this: Like Loading…