The damn road

The road can tempt a man to escape even in the heat of paradise.

The damn road
 

  It was a  cold winter day in late December. 

I awoke with my love.
I kissed her face and lips and whisper "Good morning. "

Her beautiful young body pressed against me so tightly.

I could  hear her heart beating against my skin.

 I put my face into her flowing red hair.

 I wished for this moment not to end.

  I found her again.

 She broke my heart years ago.
I try to escape her memory by going to war.

The damn road put us back together again.

I escaped to war to lose her memory and now I'm  swimming in  warmth of her flesh and
looking into beautiful blue eyes yearning for laughter and joy again..

She told me I must get up. It was getting late.

 I was driving from Michigan to California that morning.

I brought  her closer and could hear the road calling me.

I watch her dressed.

 She was as  beautiful as when we were young and our hunger to love was possible.

I saw in her face. The joy in her eyes to have me with her. 

So funny I also saw her  desire for me to leave.

We share a meal and many tender kisses.

 I waved goodbye and I saw soft tears in her eyes as I drove away..

I should of turn back and never allowed her to leave my life.

But the damn road and my heart couldn't take losing her again.

                                COYOTE
                              8 July 2008 
 

Reviews

[Gabrielle Travis]

This is poignant and gripping.

Such sadness that you carry. Your words making it personal to the reader as well, awakening memories, we all wish to leave forever dorment of loss. It was well presented. Easy to float upon with no snags. Completely beautiful! Thank you for sharing :-)

[Alex Vidmar]

This is a very well written poem Coyote. It is absolutely beautiful in so many ways, but I love the fact that it states that there is always a chance that paths will always cross again, but also how our paths cross for such a brief time. This made me tear up.

Alex.

[MandaBear]

This is extraordinary!

[Tina Kline]

A very emotional and powerful poem. A very human story. This is extraordinary!

[Kenneth The Poet]

A poignant piece. Awesome work.

[Kim's Poems]

Such an excellent write. Deep and an emotional struggle.

[nicolettox]

reading your poem felt like watching a good movie.
it was very beautifully written. what a pleasure. thank you!

[limbalring]

The nature of a dichotomous heart.
Your words really bring forth the truth of the struggle.
Great read.

Thank you.

[Chris Yip]

Thank you for that love poem. Written in simple but deep meaningful words, spoken from the heart, Well written in your usual style.

[Sagar Waingankar]

True stories and their inspirations are often lightning! You have very well carved it here! Loved it ~Love and Light~