Belleview Avenue Empty

The Moon in the sky in my rearview mirror,

Grinning like the proverbial Cheshire Cat.

A November night could not be clearer,

I stop to ponder where I am at.

 

Christmas lights dot the scenery flowing by,

And I am filled with the spirit once more.

Driving my night away, but I wonder why,

Wanting to spoil all whom I adore.

 

Fresh coffee smells delicious at midnight,

While you are working to make ends meet.

Post-Holiday traffic is such a delight

I am nearly the only driver on the street.

 

Early morning thoughts within my mind,

As I make my way towards home and peace.

The Cheshire Cat still smiling behind,

As the moon slowly rises from the east.

 

 

11/29/2021

Reviews

[Delmar Cooper]

I am by nature vain, though I have nothing whatsoever to be vain about. But one aspect that comes to mind is being the owner of the road at ridiculous hours, sole owner. Then comes the surly resentment as other drivers enter the flow. I resent these newcomers. That is vanity.

[Carlos Lorenzo Estrada]

This beautifully rendered poem reminds me of a time many years ago when I worked the late hours into the morning. You totally captured in my eyes that drive to work I used to have. With the moon at times my only companion. Thank you for sharing your artful poem with us.