Brothers of the road

There’s a huge hole filling my chest

Now that you’re gone, my friend,

And I keep expecting to see you around the next bend,

And every time I’m disappointed when I make it around,

But at least I know I’ll see you at the end.

 

I found a kindred spirit in you

And I think you found one in me too,

We rode so well together I couldn’t believe,

I’m now a lone ranger now that you had to leave.

 

Every cherished memory brings a smile to my face,

Whether it’s your rapid pace

Or some random insignificant place

We once rode through as brothers.

 

We rode our rides and lives like lovers,

Hitting the gas to hear them sigh,

Riding through valleys so low and mountains so high,

Then your retirement from this race was neigh

But I know you will race up high above,

In the Grand Prix of life,

Your engine’s every roar a purr of love.

 

When I ride alone some nights,

I look up at the starlit sky,

Imagining two of them were your head lights,

Such a beautiful thought it almost makes me cry.

 

I punch the clutch and hit the gas,

Hurrying to reach you

Through these small dark roads,

And though my tears obscure my vision

I somehow make it through.

 

I hit the brakes and spin to a stop,

Look up at the sky and swear I see you smile,

I know it was you who guided my hand on the wheel,

Whispering it’s not time for us to reunite...

At least for a little while.

 

I’m still alone but I swear you’re with me,

Sitting in the passenger seat to go for a ride,

I put it into gear and away we go into the night,

For once I unashamedly willingly cried. 

Author's Note

This poem was actually inspired by Paul Walker and 'Fast and Furious'. All of my poems are from my own poetry books. Any comments welcome.