Perhaps

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Perhaps…it is the light, 
reflecting in symphonic visions from dampened roadways, 
serenading my heart in melodies of whispered thoughts, 
painting lyrical lilacs on a gray canvas 
with fraying edges 

even as clouds connect the sun, 
I sit alone, on a worn leather seat,
fingers tapping the steering wheel in rhythm with
the endless miles connecting my cultivated dreams
with pictured fantasies that may prove to be just that…
fantasies

yet I look, 
optimistic eyes perusing spring fed corn row wishes
and sunflower sonatas, 
which my heart faces with fevered emotion 
and anticipation of each new coming day…

(constantly aware of roadblocks set up 
along the shoulders of your heart)

Distractions come as an eclipse darkens the sky 
or is it my heavy eyelids causing the detour, 
yet my soul is alert to the possibilities
of what might be waiting behind that locked door
where silence allows me to hear your words…
written in the wee hours of the morning

an invitation to share this morning with one who matters,
one who touches me, one who feeds me
with a simple hello and a cup of coffee
or something more…fantasies become realities…perhaps
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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September 18, 2019 at 5:32 AM
I feel as if I was traveling in the passengers seat. Perhaps is one of my favorite words for future focus. (I teach cognitive behavioral therapy). When we find ourselves thinking /predicting the future...gentle say, perhaps. Great work!
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September 18, 2019 at 7:15 AM
It is one of my favorite words as well, much better than maybe. :) Thank you Kelly for your kind thoughts.
Sands Avatar
September 18, 2019 at 4:43 AM
I love how the music, painting and feelings all flow into this poem. I hope your perhaps will come through as comforting as you write it. :)
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September 18, 2019 at 7:14 AM
Thank you Heidi for your continued support and kindness. I appreciate you my friend.
There Avatar
September 17, 2019 at 11:45 PM
A beautiful piece of writing here, where "a simple hello and a cup of coffee" never sounded more poetic...
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September 18, 2019 at 7:14 AM
Thank you so very much my friend. I am happy you liked this
Adams Avatar
September 17, 2019 at 2:30 PM
This is stellar Chris. I could see you there tapping that steering wheel with the roadblocks in your way. Enjoying that coffee over thoughts, the poetry touching you as this touches the reader with the same strokes of emotion and beauty ... great penning my friend :) hugs
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September 17, 2019 at 2:52 PM
Thank you Sandy so very much. I am happy you enjoyed this ride along with me today, even with the roadblocks and detours. At least there were no school buses. : ) I appreciate you always my friend.
Chiri Avatar
September 17, 2019 at 1:50 PM
Wow again beautifully written! Felt it as it was read! You never let one down when they come expecting to be emotional! Loved it!;)
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September 17, 2019 at 2:50 PM
Thank you once again Brenda for always leaving such beautiful comments for me to find. Your kindness and support are always a smile on my face.
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