Road Kill

Ok, this is where I was
A few miles since you last saw me.
A little before sun up,
Before I became road kill.

Stay closer and I'll tell you more.
May I ask, before,
When will I see you again?
Your pure and unnatural thing,
Your nut house?

It's never so easy
When you are road kill like me
Not even hurried
No one checking If I'm here.

Who are you anyway,
To have ever looked this way?
A love letter to road kill,
That spirited, wounded animal
With unfinished business.

Ok, so where were you?
Did you think it wasn't spelled out
Clearly a few miles since I last saw you?
Before you became road kill?
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

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Sarkar Avatar
February 18, 2022 at 6:53 AM
A profound writing. A practical scenario is well crafted. Nice to connect with you.
Anaya Avatar
February 13, 2022 at 8:36 AM
Hi Thresha, your poems came around and I'm glad they did. This write is very cool. I AM Anaya!
Chamberlain Avatar
February 11, 2022 at 11:32 AM
I really enjoyed your poem. I hate seeing the dead animals on the side of the road. So sad.
Walker Avatar
February 11, 2022 at 10:20 AM
Love Road Kill. Again.. very smartly written!
Kettle Avatar
February 11, 2022 at 10:15 AM
Very well written, reminds me of having a relapse ty
Kettle Avatar
February 11, 2022 at 10:13 AM
Very well written, reminds me of having a relapse ty
Sharp Avatar
August 12, 2018 at 1:18 AM
Fascinating poem, this. I've read it a few times. Fave.
Reese Avatar
August 12, 2018 at 3:16 PM
Thank you for your read and your favorable comment :-)
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