The Road

there is nothing like a long drive to clear the head and mend the heart

                

                                He lifted me to heights I’ve never known

                                the world passing in a blur

                                my mind spinning (faster than these tires)

                                unable to focus until

                                left reeling from the whiplash of his final impact

 

                                I look upon you

                                my old friend

                                you share my desires

                                never wavering,

                                                this mutual fire

                                I give…and you open wider

                                leading me to places I never dreamed of going

                                on nights so lonely there’s nowhere to turn,

                                except to ride in comfortable silence

                                as you wipe away my lingering tears

                                painting vistas just for my eyes           

                                as welcome as the sun

                                rising in the sky

 

                                and finally

                                I can breathe…

Author's Note

Photo ~ Pintrist
Poetry ~ MsJewel

Reviews

[redzone]

What a terrific metaphor Julie. Life, from time to time will remind us of loss, of what was, or should have been. And there we are, within ourselves, seeking answers to all the whys. Or as your line says: "on nights so lonely there's nowhere to turn/except to ride in comfortable silence..." And as life usually does, shows you different paths to: "I can finally breathe..."

Nicely penned, Julie!
Curt

[MsJewel]

Thank you for your kind words :) Julie

[Einstein Noodle]

the open road can be so therapeutic .. i have owned and ridden HDsons from 1967-2021 and a few little English Sports cars .. first of all .. i think this is so relatable ... at night .. county back roads .. maybe even a little misting rain .. not enough to pull over or put the top up .. we can loose the hurts .. the wonderings about which way to go or where to go .. you just keep driving .. it's very concrete to about very important times in life .. experiencing that loss, pain and not knowing ... i enjoyed your ride, Ms. Jewel! the pic is stunning as always .. and it's a Porsche!! i think you are a lady with class dear friend
E.

[Dara]

The open road beckons and offers freedom and escape from memories that can haunt the mind. It can heal a lonely heart and I speak from experience. Your poem is simply beautiful Julie and touches the soul like your writing always does. Take care! Have a happy Thanksgiving.

[MsJewel]

Thank you for your kind words Dara. Happy Thanksgiving my friend :) Julie

[Neville]

Excellent .. a song of longing .. like a mourning song but beautiful .. bravo Mistress J .. Neville

ps .. how long did you have to hold that pose for and what pretty little feet you have 😉🐧👍

[MsJewel]

Thank you for your kind words :) Julie

[Tom]

Such an impactful write that's brimming with sensual imagery and a yearning heart. much enjoyed and thrilled to read you work once again after too many years away!!!

[MsJewel]

I'm thrilled you enjoyed it Tom. Thanks so much :) Julie

[Sami Khalil]

Driven by love, lost on the wheels of yesterday, veering off short turns and twists. Hard to stay within the white lines.

[MsJewel]

Thank you Sami

[Sami Khalil]

You are welcome Miss Jewel.

[emmajoygreen]

A long ride to anywhere or nowhere in particular can release stress for sure! Perhaps tis the feeling of liberty, no plans, no specific destination, but the foot down and proud, the eyes focussed on the future rather than the once visited but gone. The picture is a great lure but.. the words are even more memorable as the reader re.reads two or three times.

' unable to focus until - left reeling from the whiplash of his final impact'
' painting vistas just for my eyes - as welcome as the sun - rising in the sky '

[MsJewel]

Thank you for your kind words :) Julie

[emmajoygreen]

Times when we need think, write, then - remember and realise that somehow, some time - it's not words but the heart that has to let go.

[Tumi]

"Your words touched my heart, speaking directly to my soul."
truly inspiring, best regards, thanks for sharing.

[MsJewel]

Thank you for your kind words :) Julie

[Arundass TP]

This poem felt like dipped inside harsh emotions. Excellent writing 👍

[MsJewel]

Thank you :) Julie

[Davidgeo]

It depends on how you take the writing I think, but to me that picture is hilarious.

Am I the only one to think that lady is dumping something out into that car?

[MsJewel]

I didn't see the picture that way, but I'm thrilled you enjoyed it! Thanks for stopping by :) Julie

[Davidgeo]

Ha, yeah. We see what we want to see. Eww. Now I feel extra gross.