Opossum
Autumn drives down rocky roads
I pass by small remains.
A moment so brief, it fades and grays;
for it, the moment stayed.
Curious the spirit once was
its beauty now butchered and stained.
Reminders of life lived together
I relive those times as they decay.
When you're driving it feels like forever;
Trees and sky seem the same.
But there are seconds in the morning,
and minutes where I see
a time spent with you and me
pictures left outside their frame.
I can't bear the sight, nor the pain that it felt
as the spark faded
the moment slipped
light escapes from the eyes
sun sets.
Furs not fresh make matted pelts.
No longer does the beat echo down the hall.
I cannot hear you breathe
the lonely drives without your touch
remind me of how fast it sleeps
scraped away the bones are
exalted after our stay.
The only one I've ever known
my eyes see through it all
I have never felt so strong
about a critter on my road.
It's hard to forget, it's hard to recall
my leave is always reminded by the color of fall
I say to myself to make it home safe
slow down when it rains
it is easy to lose control.
I can't hear your voice over the radio
but I will soon enough
every word is a melody
music for the soul.
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