She carried his cards and letters,
bundled with a rubber band,
in her yellow raincoat.
He stood on the motel roof,
watching the freeway paint the night,
headlights begging the question,
Will I ever get it right?
She mumbles from below.
Depends if you take the right exit
and feed that mutt that you've been ignoring.
She chuckled, fragile as exotic china.
He wanted to catch that laugh,
eat it,
and let it nourish him.
He traced the lines of his face
in a rain puddle,
dreaming of mountains that needed climbed,
thinking maybe
he could fix one fucking thing
before the sun went down.
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Author:
Thomas W Case (Pseudonym) (
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Comments4
Well written, Thomas, your poem explores themes of longing, introspection, and the search for meaning in the chaos of life. It captures a moment of connection between two individuals, juxtaposed with personal struggles and the yearning for resolution and clarity.
Thanks.
You're so welcome
A beautiful poem a character description. So nicely done Thomas
Thank you. Much appreciated.
You are welcome Thomas
Good write Tom. You got it right now? lol.
yes....thanks, my friend.
Thomas, this hit me hard. There’s a quiet desperation running through it…not theatrical, just human. The ache of wanting to fix even one small thing before time closes in feels painfully real. That last turn stays heavy. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
Thank you, my friend.
You are most welcome, Thomas!
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