Sleepy drives.

A Poem by dukovan

I glanced towards the glass
as the exits would pass,
and I knew for a while
where we wouldn't be going.

"Don't start this again."
I think I'm just bored,
and anxious and hopeful,
but don't know how to begin.

I glanced towards the glass,
to the left of my bed.
The moon had escaped,
and I saw you instead.

I nudged you intrusively,
and ripped off the sheets.
The past had imposed,
so I'll impose on your sleep.

Its just 'cause I know better,
its just what I think.
Its just 'cause I'm an a*****e,
and you feel everything.

You wore the moons face,
out on the lake,
heavy heart,
leaky eyes,
sinking legs.

You're head's on the glass.
I passed every exit,
and we made it at last.

It never lasts,
but for now just keep sleeping,
while I learn how to laugh.

© 2012 dukovan

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I like this because I can almost feel the stream of thoughts that may have occurred on this drive. On first read it gives me meaning on one level, then rereads reveal a much deeper level and more. I can hear song lyrics in this.
My take on this is that there were times when you may not have been sure about whether the relationship would last, thought about "exits", but even though you are/were conflicted you realize that it is worth going through the hard times. The last stanza strikes me that you are learning to laugh at your own mind torments and deal with the everyday ups and downs of love, realizing that there is no perfect "romance". Just my thoughts and I could be way off. I liked it, and suppose that as in a song everyone will take away what works for them if it's a good one. Wish I could hear the melody on this.
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