Are You lonely, Wanderer?

I spoke to an old wanderer today. 
I asked him this: “Who are you?” 
He answered, “I am an old traveler.” 

I spoke to an old wanderer today. 
I asked him this: “Why do you travel?” 
He answered, “The world is vast. There is always something new to learn.” 

I spoke to an old wanderer today. 
I asked him this: “How long have you traveled?” 
He answered, “Since old Aurgeimir became the foundation of your world.” 

I spoke to an old wanderer today. 
I asked him this: “Do you not tire?” 
He answered, “I do. Will you spare a bed?” 

I took in an old wanderer today. 
I gave him a bed and meal. 
And he gave me his company. 

I spoke to the old wanderer. 
I asked him this: “Are you happy?” 
He answered, “I am content.”

I spoke to the old wanderer.
I asked Him this: “Have you ever loved?” 
He answered, “I have loved some, and am loved by many.” 

I spoke to the old wanderer. 
I asked him this: “Are you lonely?” 
He did not answer. 

I spoke to the old wanderer. 
I asked him this: “Do you have a home?” 
He answered, “I belong nowhere.” 

I spoke to the old wanderer. 
I asked him this: “Are you lonely, because you belong nowhere?” 
He answered, “A wanderer naturally belongs nowhere.” 

I spoke to the old wander. 
I told him this: “you now have a home to rest, when you tire of being lonely.” 
He did not answer. 

The old wanderer spoke to me. 
He said this: “I will gladly return for your company.” 
I answered, “I will be honored to host you again.” 

The old wanderer spoke to me. 
He told me: “I will return your kindness, friend.” 
I answered. “I only want your company.” 

The old wanderer spoke to me. 
He said this: “like me, you belong nowhere.” 
I could not answer. 

The old wanderer left without another word. 
I knew who that old traveler was. 
He blessed my lonely home.

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