Giving Up

Wind in the trees,
I will him to look at me like that first night,
The artist surveys his work.

A crow calls in the distance
I wonder if his kisses taste the same,
The artist tells me his plans for his current work in progress.

Cars rumble along the highway,
I want to say I wish you had chosen me,
The artist asks my opinion of the sculpture.

The air smells of rain,
I smile and want to ask what she has that I don't have
He goes to get another tool.

The sun is hidden by a cloud
My hands shake and I say goodbye,
The artist resumes his work.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2008

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September 16, 2008 at 1:12 AM
Rose very well written piece - I enjoyed this poem a lot - God Bless
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