I collapse as reality awakes me, breathless on the side of this road. I cry and it rains, I can taste the rain and the salt and I know the sky is crying with me.
I check my wrists for shackles. I forget now and again I am free.
The motion of standing is exhausting. I look behind me.
So far away now is that horizon, the sunny day I left. I feel the sweetness of it stab me in my gut. The longing for what I left nearly overtakes me, blinds me with unnamed emotions.
But I continue walking forward. I dream as I do that I can smell you, feel your presence next to me. I dream of you.
My heart beats then reality comes. I stumble, nearly collapse, no one to catch me. I catch myself. Just barely I keep my balance and continue on , wiping away the salty rain.
I look behind me.
I know it's there, somewhere, but no longer can I see that horizon.
I dream of your road crossing mine once again. I dream of you.
My heart is sick. Still I walk.
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