The Last Road Out of My Heart

The Last Road Out of My Heart

 

There are many more years behind me than ahead

There are many more tears than there are smiles

There is much more pain than there is joy

So what lies ahead on this last road out?

What awaits me on that highway to my horizon?

I see the tunnel ahead, maw agape

Interior unknown

I bow humbly to it as I march on

I long for its embrace, any embrace

But feel only the glee of the damned

Waiting to delight in the crush of gentle souls

Maybe a miracle sun will appear

At just the perfect time

To breathe new life into my hopeless heart

But this highway cannot forgive my tender soul

And my spirit is crushed when I realize that

This last road only goes one way.

Reviews

[Oolu]

To quote Meat Loaf "You took the words right out of my mouth.' Thanks

[ROXANE DORSEY]

i enjoyed reading your poem thanks maybe check out a few of my lines. again thanks

[Daydreamer]

Even through the darkest of times the Sun is always shining.
Much like this poem, on the surface it seems one is lost, clouded- almost given up, but I can still see the light shining straight ahead.
Beautiful work, Rubie.

[Miss Sharon]

Such a poignant but sorrowful write here Rubie. We are probably close to the same age and the images and thoughts herein are quite familiar to me. But because of my upbringing I do know that my eternal future is VERY bright and will be for all eternity as I live it out with my Lord in His Kingdom. Be blessed my friend. You are loved and prayed for. ~Sharon

[rubie]

Thank you for your kindness, thoughts and prayers. They are much appreciated. Yes, I believe we are around the same age too, and these thoughts have crept in to my mind more often lately than in my past, and I am glad you could relate to these powerful feelings.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

such a sad piece, but perhaps on that final interstate, there will be some joyful roads...keep an eye out for those turn-offs.

j.

[rubie]

Thank you, my friend.
I shall....