Detour of His Heart

MendedFences27

 

Detour of His Heart

 

All the signs said,  “DETOUR.”

as he followed for nearly an hour

and ended a block away from 

where the two of them had begun.

 

But if he hadn’t seen those signs

he would surely have died 

crashed off the bridge’s end

never to be seen again.

 

Signs, such as; when he went straight to her voice-mail.

He kept calling but to no avail.

When she finally called him… late

she wanted only to break their date.

 

Now, how he thanks those signs.

Signs of all kinds

like when she went away

and didn’t say where, he was blessed that day.

 

The final sign - “DANGER - TURN AROUND”

put his feet back on the ground

saved his heart from another disaster.

Met someone, now his heart’s beating faster.

  • Author: MendedFences27 (Offline Offline)
  • Published: June 8th, 2022 21:32
  • Category: Love
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  • Goldfinch60

    Sometimes we become mistaken Phil but our heart will always show us the right path to walk along.

    Andy

    • MendedFences27

      Thank you, Andy, Sometimes, when you are lost, you find a new road, a new view, simply by following the DETOUR signs.

    • Fay Slimm.

      An emotive read Phil - - Signs can give a smidgeon of truth for a heart to see but at times we are blinded - - I love the positive end to this meaningful use of imagery.

      • MendedFences27

        Thank you, Fay. Well, some signs are bigger than others and can't be missed, but you are right that Love can blind you to many things. Thanks again, and glad you liked the happy ending.

      • L. B. Mek

        when we learn, signs
        are most time's, mirages
        glimpsed, from a distance
        or as a result
        of our blinkered, projections
        attempting to layer fantasy, over
        that shunned, imperfect reality;
        we understand
        just how much control, we have
        in striving to curate our story's
        end
        as sweet, as we choose it to be..
        'Oh, how I thank those signs
        Signs of all kinds
        Like when you went away
        and didn’t say where, I was blessed that day.

        The final sign - DANGER - TURN AROUND
        put my feet back on the ground
        saved my heart from another disaster.
        Met someone, now my heart’s beating faster.'
        (just a great read, dear Poet
        so relatable, thank you!)

        • MendedFences27

          Thanks L.B., Yes, Love can be blinkers in a relationship, blinding us to many things, but hopefully, we can read a sign or two and escape disaster. Thanks for your comments, very astute.

        • Neville


          I have received last minute early warning signs that something is not quite write ahead .......... its probably the only reason I am able to respond like this today .. Neville



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