Where were you

Where were you
when life was just a four letter word
which I had a hard time spelling
with a quickly fading pen
on scattered note pads
from some auto parts store
I don't even use

Where were you
when the moon was just a ball in the sky
glaring down on my weeping eyes
as I tried to sleep
beneath lonely covers
with reruns of Star Trek
controlling my dreams

Where were you
when alarm clocks were annoying
and needed to start
another day of washing machine rhythms
set on spin cycle boredom
and all colors bled through
staining my frown

Never mind, I don't really want to know
you are here now
in my arms
and that is all that matters

Please don't ever go back there again

Reviews

[Lyn Anderson]

It doesn't matter what came before. You are here now. Great message. Ps rhythm is mispelled.

[willweb]

Thanks so much my friend. Yep, someone else pointed that out and I fixed it. Thanks for the heads up.

[Sami Khalil]

A very good and legitimate question and then the ending was marvelous. Excellent pen upon this...:)....

[willweb]

Thank you so very much Sami. I am thrilled you liked this one.

[Sami Khalil]

Yep. You are welcome...:)......

[Lydia Shutter]

Going through the darkness and into the light.....finding the one who makes all the difference. A fairy tale ending for sure. The imagery in this one is spectacular, Will. "another day of washing machine rhtyms
set on spin cycle boredom" now there is a great way to describe ennui! You do have a typo in the word "rhythm" though....I know you will change it! :) A very good write, Will. Lydi**

[willweb]

Thanks Lydi, I always have a problem with that word. Maybe that's why I can't dance. :) Thanks again, I will fix it directly.

[Lydia Shutter]

:) you have a great sense of humor!

[Corset]

where were you when I needed you most, I imagine he/she was learning to find the way back to your arms. beautiful.

[willweb]

That is a wonderul thought Corset and it seems very true. Thank you so much.

[Corset]

Glad to know it :)

[Matching Socks]

Love your happy ending and positive attitude.
Doesn't matter she was, what matters is what comes next now that she's in your arms. :)
Good poem!

[willweb]

Thanks so much Ana. Often the wait is so well worth it when true love finds your heart.

[Ghost of Jupiter]

Man Will are describing my life in this poem? All of it except the happy ending ... Hahaha. Really love this one my friend. I like it when your poems end in love. :)

[willweb]

Thank you so much Kalypso. I have been trying lately to bring about some happy endings. am thrilled you liked this one.