Aboard (2015)

I can't climb with you aboard

  This idea that you will soar,

With the ground so far beneath us.

  There's nothing I want more

Than to show you how you're adored,

  But going out like this won't redeem us.

In spite of everything I could believe,

  I can't believe you're doing this to me.

I don't know who you take me for,

  But I'm not the--

  Take us back down to the golden ground--

  Close enough for me to jump--

  And leave little more than a bruise or a lump--

It's not how you envisioned us, I know,

  Now that the serendipitous becomes woe--

It's no walk in the park for either of us.

  There's something different now, though;

Something ominous that fuels your glow.

  Something that walks unseen between us.

In spite of everything you could conceive,

  You can't conceive what you're doing to me.

I don't know who you take me for,

  But I'm not the--

  Okay, we're closer now to the golden ground--

  Close enough for me to jump--

  And leave little more than a bruise or a lump--

So, this is Good-bye,

  Anna, my love.

This time,

  I 've finally had enough--

                                          (here i go)

But, I'll be below,

  Should you ever grow

Tired of a life of

  Looking down on us

From so high above.

Reviews

[Tamara Beryl Latham]

Your poem is so sentimental. Touches the heart. Keep writing!

[Wesley Dingler]

Thank you. I'm glad you liked it. I intended for it to be somewhat comical but I guess the subject didn't allow for that. It sometimes happens.

[Tamara Beryl Latham]

Wow! This poem is dramatic and holds the reader's attention from beginning to end. Although dark and sad, one could relate to your words.

Great job!

[Wesley Dingler]

Thank you Tamara. I'm thrilled you liked it.
I also apologize for not seeing this review before now.

-wes