The traveler stays at the edge of the hill beside the large worn backpack, facing...

The traveler stays at the edge of the hill beside the large worn backpack, facing the immense river valley. Wind moves his loose thread-like hair, knitted sweater and frayed clothing while the tall dry grasses bend and sway around him. He slowly lifts his chin, looking from the river toward the distant horizon, then makes a very small natural shift of stance without walking away from the backpa...