Our Giants

All of our lovers are born giants

they take up so much space in our soul

looming like five P.M. shadows

but,

 after reverse

in the distance 

between you and a rear view mirror

they become 

smaller

smaller

smaller

until they just

disappear.

Reviews

[h d e rushin]

My first car, as I remember, had no rear view mirrors. In fact, it had no side mirrors either, so i had to turn my body completely around to see who was coming in the next lane beside me. so to compensate, i just I always drove in the right lane. Perhaps that's what we do with our old lovers. Compensate for their absence until their brightness dims. The soul gets use to people until confusion and turmoil drives them out. I agree....dana

[Corset]

Thank you beautiful soul, It's the ones you don't see coming that reeeally get ya. ((hugs))

[jacob erin-cilberto]

but objects in the side view mirror appear closer than they are...and often we just don't have that peripheral vision...we just lose sight of those who are right beside us all the time. and yes, you read so gracefully.
j.

[Corset]

kinda like a silent partner ey? Thanks so much J!

[Chris Shaw]

You have a beautiful speaking voice Corset. Yes, our lovers do appear to be giants when relationships are at their height and in full swing. They stay that way until the relationship takes a turn. When love dies, they fade gradually and eventually almost to obscurity. I like the imagery here in the rear view mirror. Well penned.

Chris

[Corset]

Thank you greatly Christine!