Wednesday, 31 October 2012
-
The toughest will be Sundays
Dallas sloughs off his back
like a scabes-induced molt
as the tires hum Louisiana miles
Behind him are
twenty-some years of memories
four kids
a job
and a house
He will not miss the job
the intrigues
nor the lady from the next cube
airing her gripes in hushed tones
clawed fingers gesturing dangerously close
to his face
There is no scenery in Dallas
but the crape myrtles
The house was peaceful
His six years there
the longest he was ever in any home
It bears his mark: tiles, wood trim, white walls
granite countertops, garage shelves
It was a refuge
He will miss SundaysSundays he was happy
preparing lunch
welcoming the kids
watching Dr Who's seven seasons
Haven, Community, countless movies
When they were younger, they played games
Went to the park or zooThe toughest will be Sundays
His back is raw
Dallas sloughs off with the miles
like a scabes-induced molt(No, I haven't left yet. It will probably be Sunday or Monday.)
-
recommend
- recs 7
-
email
- sent 0
- like
Related Posts
Post a Comment
- Back to Roadkill_Spatula's Xanga Site!
- Note: your comment will appear in Roadkill_Spatula's local time zone: GMT -06:00 (Central Standard - US, Canada)
Comments (26)
your kids will visit when they can, right? and stay longer than a sunday.
I'm sorry we never got to meet before you moved. But blessings on your move and may your new marriage be joyful and enduring! (and I hope you can take the Dr. Who with you...lol)
Hey best of luck to you.
@Tempguestbrief - Thank you! Marriage will be great. Unfortunately I don't think Dr Who has a Spanish track. Not even Spanish subtitles.
@promisesunshine - I look forward to that. It's going to be hard for the four of them to coordinate schedules, though. Maybe at Christmas next year. This year they're going to the wedding.
@angys_coco - Thank you.
@Roadkill_Spatula - the wedding. :)
@promisesunshine - The wedding will be awesome.
@Roadkill_Spatula - i know! you've made us all so excited. i can't wait to see pix.
I know you wrote it. Heh. Who else would include granite countertops in a poem?
Excitement stepping into the next adventure of your life.
Tim this was beautifully written. I wish you all the best as you head towards your life's destination with Alicia.
I'm very happy for you. Obviously, you don't deserve Alicia as she is HAWT and has a beautiful voice. And you're, um, well, uh.... nevermind..... I reckon someone's lookin out for you.....
@Kellsbella - I've got an in with my Heavenly Father. He likes me.
@Inciteful - I guess that's true.
@ZSA_MD - @Grannys_Place - Thank you. I feel a lot less stressed because my Wednesday night Bible study guys came over and helped me sort my garage. It was the most overwhelming part of the house.
It's hard to move. We leave pieces of ourselves behind us... There is sadness in that but also sometimes a lightening. And you have so much to look forward to. I know your kids will come and visit you and there is always skype. Not the same but helpful at least. Good luck. peace always
This beautiful poem sounds like a song of farewell. Good luck, Tim.
In friendship
Michel
Love this.
Leaving something behind, memories is tough. But looking forward to be memories to come is happiness.
In the border of time it will be some tears flowing, but Doctor knows how to handle this.Onward with a full heart!
@carlo - @Jaynebug - @WildWomanOfTheWest - @fauquet - Thank you. A lot of changes ahead. Most will be great, but my biggest regret is leaving my children here.
“The greatest adventure is what lies ahead.
Today and tomorrow are yet to be said.
The chances, the changes are all yours to make.
The mold of your life is in your hands to break.”
~ Tolkien
I love tolkien and your poem! Maybe the kids will end up moving to
Tampa too, I know I prefer it over Dallas!
@SandraErickson - It's sorta poetry. Not so sure about "good" but it expresses what I've been feeling. I hope the kids will come visit often, and I'm sure I'll be back in Dallas at least once a year. But it's hard to think of not seeing them and hugging them at least once a week.