wish

A peek into my heart on a night when love didn't go my way.

leaning forward,

stone cutting into palms and fingers,

"he's waiting for you just on the other side".

leaning still until I fall,

the stagnant water catching me, caressing me.

all of my spent wishes surround me--

nickels, dimes, drachmas,

fallen stars and birthday candles.

"he's here darling, look".

i spin to meet a fading shadow,

and i sigh in defeat:

i am alone once again.

raw lungs and dry throat

i climb my way up to the sky

like a soldier returns from war

only to dust myself off,

clean myself up,

and prepare to fall back down again.

Reviews

[Coyote Poetry]

Nice journey in your words. You allowed the reader to feel the places and thoughts. I did like the ending. Trying again. Thank you Bethany for sharing the amazing poetry.
Coyote

[Levi Levin]

Sometimes it goes that way for some of us. Great reality piece!

[Hessy]

Such is life..... Nice one.