Loch David Crane Poet Ballad

Lonely Chrome

Lonely Chrome
Loch David Crane
October 14, 1997

The ride today was flawless,
the sky was turquoise blue,
the wind was warm--the only drag
was riding without you.

With my shirt off on the freeway
I was embraced by the sun,
its warm arms around my shoulders
as I worked on my tan.

When I turned my head you whispered,
I heard you call my name--
But when I turned the other cheek
the sound was not the same.

The wind cried lonely sounds out--
the voice it wasn't true
because the wail of the freeway
didn't sound like you.

I missed your gentle whisper,
your arm around my neck
your blond hair long and streaming
in the mirror out the back.

I thought I saw behind me
the bright flash of your smile
but it was just a reflection
that teased me for a while.

I tried to feel your fingers
(you used to hold my hand)
but now the cold and lonely chrome
is all I understand.

I thought you were beside me
encircled in my arms
I reached but felt the handlebars
and not a woman's charms.

I even had a dream last night
two lovers were entwined
but when my eyes came open
just your memory was mine.

So though the Sun is golden
and empty skies are blue
I feel the chill of winter
'cause I'm riding without you.

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George Zamalea December 9, 2016 at 12:28 AM I have thoroughly enjoyed this piece and the way it sounded in my head. At the end of each thought is a new beginning. Good! Loch David Crane December 9, 2016 at 1:52 PM Thank you George