counting road kills on the trip to freedom

yeah just what I said.

counting road kills
on the trip
to freedom,
imagining the trail
of broken hearts
and near misses
along the way.

the sum of all the
parts strewn on the
highway of her mind
on the way to add
another brick
to the wall;
a finality to it all.

you wouldn't like him,
and that is kind of the point.
he would growl; hackles up,
protecting his new home
from the enemy
he would
sense you to be.

the papers she signed
with a smile on her face
said "When you adopt a
dog, you are saving two
lives -- the one of the dog
you adopt and the one
who takes its place."

but in reality,
at least in her case,
it's three.

Reviews

[David Scott]

Yes, I think I do understand this K.
You fed and cared for the "dog" who is gone. Your life feeling like a series of "road kill" disasters one after the other. Reality is unwilling to stay within the invisible fence of your relationships.
So, you find a friend who will be true and in the process this dog saves you too...
Maybe? Still, I like the poetry K.

[Lyn Anderson]

Wow, thanks. And yes, this is pretty much what I was trying to convey.

[Ruth]

I like the fact I re-read your poetry and the flow sails through me - saving the mind is no easy task, when it has maps of its own and when saving others...perhaps, way off - but that's the beauty of your work, it opens doors x

[Lyn Anderson]

Rescuing an animal is most definitely about saving me.

[Joshua W. Harris]

I know it has already been said, but I really do like this piece. It makes perfect sense to everyone and anyone who has had a loyal animal in their lives. They are capable of loving unconditionally, and keeping you from slipping into darkness whilst alone.

I hope that you will be able to offer each other that safe bond and happiness for many years to come.

[Lyn Anderson]

Thank you so much. I appreciate your stopping in.

[Woody]

the first two stanzas knocked me off my feet.
what a beaut! and what a poet you are!

[Lyn Anderson]

Wow, thank you for your kind review. I am flattered.

[Woody]

the pleasure is all mine, I assure you.

[Hajime]

Makes perfect sense to me :-)... and a lovely read.

[Lyn Anderson]

Thanks so much, I appreciate it.

[Baby Ricochet]

Nobody's gonna love you like your dog.

[Lyn Anderson]

You got that right. Thanks for checking in.

[wordman]

and it makes three makes sense to me

[Lyn Anderson]

Thanks so much.

[Vidya Bacchus]

Makes sense cat.I think the pet will prove more loyal than its predecessor yes?

[Lyn Anderson]

Dogs scare the hell out of him. Especially big protective ones:)

[Vidya Bacchus]

Oh well that is just lovely.Did you get a really big one? Ohhh I hope so luv :)

[Madalyn Beck]

Yay for adopting a dog! Woohoo! Choosing the real dog over the man who acts like a dog. What a great write! xo (:

[Lyn Anderson]

Thanks so much.

[Bright Ocean Star]

Great writing, KLG. I highly approve of animal adoption. It is a great way to move on with your life and clearly state your preferences (beast before man). Little dogs are super loyal and don't cheat on their owners or betray trusts....They are great protectors of home and hearth. Nice write, my friend...:)