The rhythm of our lives.
- At November 20, 2009
- By Lotus Carroll
- In Husband, Poetry, Relationships
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He shifts his weight
And moves on
From miles away
He says he loves me
I say it back
Then he moves on
It’s quiet at night
So much emptiness to fill
With nothing
For a spell
He returns
I stand in the kitchen
Like a cliche
I balance on heels, making dinner
Laughter floats in waves
Through the house
Echoing off the walls
Like bouncing balloons
It swells and ebbs
It rolls back and forth
Like tickle fights
There’s football on TV
My feet find comfort
His hands find my back
Our bed is warm again, briefly
Then he shifts his weight
Says he loves me
And moves on again
Takes his music and goes
Alone, in the quiet night
I can remember the melody
And hum it myself
We stay behind
Hold it down
Occupy our time
Here and there
We shift
and wait.
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Veronica
Gah, everything I try and write sounds trite. I honestly don’t know how you do it without going insane.
.-= Veronica´s last blog ..Blood test results. =-.
John Carroll
Absolutely beautiful! Miss you, babe.
(Wanna bang?)
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Athena
sigh – I know that melody. Be strong.
I think this is my favorite of your poems.
.-= Athena´s last blog ..slr assignment IMG_1309 =-.
Elizabeth
That was just beautiful, Lotus.
.-= Elizabeth´s last blog ..From clouds to sun to clouds again =-.
amy2boys
This is spectacular. (Also, I’m sorry — I can’t imagine how hard it is.)
.-= amy2boys´s last blog ..My Martha Stewart Moment =-.
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Colleen - Mommy Always Wins
I know this rhythm all too well.
Only my hubby is a cop so ours has no musical sound track.
I’m just happy he’ll be home the next few nights. (BOWM CHICKA, BABY…)
.-= Colleen – Mommy Always Wins´s last blog ..Peep tea =-.
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lceel
You write SO well.
.-= lceel´s last blog ..And even MORE Photos =-.
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Kerry
Wow, Lotus! I didn’t know you were a poet too. You are just way too talented.
.-= Kerry´s last blog ..Baby Tripp {Utah newborn photographer} =-.
Eve
You remind me of all the years when I sent Hubs off on the truck and daughter and I stayed home awaiting his return. Then one year I got to travel with him. It was worth the wait.
.-= Eve´s last blog ..TGIF !!!!! =-.
Tyra
Beautiful!!!
I know how you feel. The man does WAY to much traveling for work. He’s in Brazil now. He got back from NYC the day before he left for Brazil.
There was talk of him going to Sweden for 2 months. Um, no.
Mishi
I know this tune.
.-= Mishi´s last blog ..Meet me in Chicago {a visual tale} =-.