*Destination...love*

Can't wait to get there

 

*Destination…love*

 

 

Long…this highway traveled,

white lines fade into night,

headlights find my determination waits

just beyond the next rest stop,

where exits play keep away

and billboards beckon

 

*Last chance food and gas*

 

Speed limits count the minutes,

radio stations fade and resurface

in a different genre, (still I hear our song)

as county lines flash their pleasant good byes

and welcoming hellos,

waving happily in the wind

 

*Mile marker 63*

 

Alone with my thoughts,

daydreaming behind tempered glass…

clear my vision and my visions

Blurred surroundings pass

while my heart remains

within the lane of your beauty

 

*Next stop paradise*

 

Traffic lights call color to the dark,

familiar landmarks release nighttime butterflies

alive in the midst of my stomach

My heart mimics the rhythm of the turn signal beat,

flashing arrows prime these feelings

as I see your silhouette on the curtain

 

*I have arrived*

 

 

 

 

 

 

Author's Note

Thank you for reading

Mark, you may know how this feels...

Captcha - Winevat (Don't drink and drive)

Reviews

[Astro]

I've almost always only been a passenger in a vehicle, but this affords me more of a chance at dissolving into thoughts as roads and geography whip by. It may not be the same destination that I seek in those moments, but I know the feeling. Well done Jack.

[Jack...]

Thanks so much Astro. I appreciate you coming along for the ride.

[redflutterby]

Didn't know you were going on a trip!! Anyway...great poem about going home.

[Jack...]

Hey I'm packed cutie...

Thanks so much my good friend and talented writer.

[Kelly Scheppers]

It's a wonderful feeling, knowing you can always go home again! Beautiful sentiments, Jack...

[Jack...]

Thank you Kelly for your visit today. I always enjoy hearing from you.

[Kelly Scheppers]

...I appreciate that, Jack...thank you so much!

[SyberRose]

Ill be going to Jersey soon to visit my sister in law in Ocean City...hope you had a lovely time...but always nice to get home again...home sweet home...Rose:)

[Jack...]

Thanks so much Rose. It's been a year since I have been (home).

[shallimarRose]

"Alone with my thoughts,
daydreaming behind tempered glass…
clear my vision and my visions
Blurred surroundings pass
while my heart remains
within the lane of your beauty"

not sure if I already commented on this Jack but definitely worth a second go round with you.. Just beautiful the way you took us on your journey with you and I think you.. I needed a little trip to paradise tonight. As always I love reading one of the masters here.. huggs, Rose

[Jack...]

Thanks so very much Rose. I appreciate your kind words. not too sure about the master part, but it is welcomed nonetheless. Thanks again.

[Frieda P]

I know you're originally from 'joisey', this really wraps around that journey back home to a loved one...great ending with the silhouette on the curtain, enchanting scene, all that you left out are the annoying tolls and traffic in this area, but that only made your poetry more luverly... another 'sigh' Jack, I think I'm just going to review your poetry with sighs from now on since that's what they seem to do to me every time. 5 sighs *****

[Jack...]

Wow, that is my first 5 sigh rating. Thank you so much my sweet friend.

[Sami Khalil]

Our destination should be love like you have said Jack in this great poem and along the way we have to suffer or enjoy the trip regardless of distance or cost...Splendid...:)

[Jack...]

Thanks so very much Sami.

[Sami Khalil]

You are welcome...Hoping you had a good trip ...:)

[Lydia Shutter]

Anyone who has driven a long distance to get to a loved one will be able to relate to your well written words here, Jack. The photo you chose to accompany your words made it all more real for me. I am originally from Jersey. Nothing like seeing the landmarks you recognize, realizing you are getting close, counting the notes in the song on the radio.....the longing in your words is palpable. I enjoyed the imagery, the sentiment, and, well, everything about this one. Lydi**

[Jack...]

Thank you so very much Lydi.

[Zahra]

A truly amazing journey, loved the way you've described everything. One of my favourite poems from you.
Alone with my thoughts,
daydreaming behind tempered glass…
clear my vision and my visions
Blurred surroundings pass
while my heart remains
within the lane of your beauty
Superb.

[Jack...]

Thank you so very much Zahra

[Angel]

I've traveled around a lot in my life, and driven a lot of miles...from New York to Florida, from Florida to Oregon...I've lived in a large variety of states. Of all the places I've ever lived, the one I miss the most is a little beach town in Texas near Galveston, called "High Island".
Your poem brings back some memories, Jack...mostly good, a few not-so-good.
I love this poem...love waiting at the end of the road...beautiful! Classic Jack romance...

[Jack...]

Thank you so very much my sweet friend.