From the back of my truck
There’s a tranquil view
Perfect for a setting sun
And a tailgate for two
Watching that sun go down
Brings thoughts of years gone by
The things I did or didn’t do
And all the reasons why
Sitting here with you
Confessing secrets untold
Sharing life stories
And heartbreaks of old
Heart influences
From many tears and smiles
I’m amazed as I tally up
The years and miles
Battles of the heart
Regardless of won or lost
In time, everyone wins and loses
When you calculate the costs
And your own treasured past
To me you entrust
Our lives not so different
Survival we know a must
In the school of life
We’re to learn from our mistakes
And some might wrongly think
A fool of them it makes
Thought you were the only one
Not quite good enough
Same as me you wonder
Just who you can trust?
Looking back over the years
And many lessons learned
Things we might have done differently
Had we known the knowledge we yearned
So quickly the hours they pass
From sunset to this starlight view
Thank you for your warm company
On this tailgate for two
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Comments5
I thoroughly enjoyed this tailgate party, A.P. Well done poem!
Thanks Louis. I thoroughly enjoyed your compliment.
This was wonderful
Thank you Shannon, I really appreciate you reading it and your compliment.
Love this tail gate tale told from poet's heart view.
Thanks Heather. I think it's a tail we can all relate to. Survival is a must.
Watching that sun go down
Brings thoughts of years gone by
The things I did or didn’t do
And all the reasons why
I know there is something I can do now but simply do not have the courage to do it, that I might regret when I look back. I just do not know, when I watch the sun down, can I face it. Like this poem.
That's called being at a crossroad and indecision as to which way to go. Been there many, many times myself. Good luck with your decision. And thanks for your note.
Beautiful writing. I love the soft way of your writing. Very gentil.
Thank you very much, I find it more pleasant to read than loud harsh sort of writing.
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