I Want to Think of Her No More

It's been a while since I had a poem come to me. This one came while walking to work.

I want to think of her no more
I’d rather I was aware
Of these cracks in the sidewalk
As they pass below my feet
With each nearer my destination 

It will be there when I get there

She will not

 

These familiar thought patterns

Of her so many years past

Like a comfortable foot

In a well worn shoe

As they walk me on forward

 

I don’t want to think of her any more

And miss this precious moment

These cracks in the sidewalk

The fallen leaves

They rest so randomly

Where fate has landed them

 

The sounds of the dogs and the birds

Barking and chirping

The friendly smiles of passerbys

A hello from the mailman

In the midst of her route delivery

 

It is nothing about her

As it is an undisciplined mind

Absent her a replacement

An impending deadline

 

The next deal to go through

Or a financial bind

What’s for lunch and dinner?

Or a different pretty find

 

No, I don’t want to think of her any more

Nor this that or the other

Quiet my restless mind

Or another moment will slip by

Opportunities missed forever

Those right before my very eyes

Reviews

[Omar Fendri]

beautifully written... Deeply meaning 's lingering there into your harmonious words. Outstanding poem full of meaningful emotions... It's so true to feel it as you're reading :) i like it