The rhythm of our lives.

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.

11 comments


  • 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. =-.

    November 20, 2009
  • John Carroll

    Absolutely beautiful! Miss you, babe.

    (Wanna bang?) ;)
    Twitter: thejohncarrollgmail.com

    November 20, 2009
  • sigh – I know that melody. Be strong.

    I think this is my favorite of your poems.
    .-= Athena´s last blog ..slr assignment IMG_1309 =-.

    November 20, 2009
  • That was just beautiful, Lotus.
    .-= Elizabeth´s last blog ..From clouds to sun to clouds again =-.

    November 20, 2009
  • This is spectacular. (Also, I’m sorry — I can’t imagine how hard it is.)
    .-= amy2boys´s last blog ..My Martha Stewart Moment =-.
    Twitter: amy2boys

    November 20, 2009
  • 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 =-.
    Twitter: mommy_wins

    November 20, 2009
  • You write SO well.
    .-= lceel´s last blog ..And even MORE Photos =-.
    Twitter: lceel

    November 20, 2009
  • 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} =-.

    November 21, 2009
  • 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 !!!!! =-.

    November 21, 2009
  • 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.

    November 22, 2009
  • I know this tune.
    .-= Mishi´s last blog ..Meet me in Chicago {a visual tale} =-.

    November 25, 2009

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