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HEADLIGHTS ON DARK ROADS

Timid tentative tap on her door at midnight
as she lay expectantly in suspense and the hope
that he would defy all obstacles to prove his love
for her

Like Romeo and Juliet forbidden to date as parents
failed to understand her attraction to him- this soul
connection to his vulnerable rebellion and his love
for her

As house slept she opened French door quietly to see
his tall young body silhouetted silently as full moon
reflected his mischievous smile and tender feelings
for her

That desperately longed for embrace and then
door silently shut quietly with bare feet across 
wet grass ran to ‘borrowed’- car a joy ride
for her

They kissed long and deep before he turned the key
and wordlessly he steered with unlawful expertise 
as she watched his face in awe of this audacious act
for her

Bright headlights focused on gravel road intense
not a thinking or sensing danger that lay ahead 
glanced at her and winked assuring protection
for her

It happened so swiftly at high speed in the glare
a rabbit raced in dazed confusion across sandy
terrain as he swerved trying to avoid a collision
for her

Brakes failed as wheels skidded and surrealism
spoke inevitable collision of metal and ground
as he desperately focused on preventing  pain
for her

Consciousness returned with his desperate screams
while he pulled at her door which caved in disarray 
panicked she felt warm blood on her face -- his fear
for her

Pulling her out and holding her tight reassuringly
saying everything would be alright while she felt
no pain in her shock  secure in his arms and calm
for her

He carried her home to face condemnation and guilt 
gazed at damaged face as she smiled through the grief
whispering “Go home!” the truth of this night never to
be revealed- protected by lies -- her eternal love gift
for him

(Non-fiction, auto-biographical experience from my youth)


© Kim van Breda—March 2014
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