Lost

Didn't know I was lost, but I was.
Fourteen hours now, maybe more      
since I left to find my way
to the highway.

Water's all gone with the last of the sun,
or was it the day before?    
I don't know anymore. What was it she said?
made me laugh.. 
and forget,  
these boots full of lead.

 Everywhere I look, reminds me of her.

Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.

Please Login to post a comment

Rowena Velasco

Date: 8/5/2025 4:47:00 AM

Wow, this hits hard in such a quiet, aching way. That last line wraps it all together with such simplicity and weight. Beautifully done—so much emotion in so few words.

Quoth Theraven
Date: 8/9/2025 9:57:00 PM

Hi Rowena, Thank you for that comment. Forgotten for hours when even minutes count. Just part of the lexicon of the desert. -Richard

Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 8/2/2025 3:24:00 AM

poignant words and well constructed poem. Loved it!

Quoth Theraven
Date: 8/2/2025 9:17:00 PM

Hi Sara, Poem 'Lost' is based on a true story from the Mojave desert. There's a cross and a stone left near where his bones were found. This is a tribute for Marine Lance Corporal Jason Rother, forgotten by his outfit. -Richard

Brenda J. Joyce

Date: 7/29/2025 12:39:00 PM

Wow! Thank you for Sharing!

Quoth Theraven
Date: 8/2/2025 9:10:00 PM

Hi Brenda, I'm glad you read it too. -Richard