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Southern Sun

by Scott Cadence


I'm no where near
where I want to be
with you

but that's okay

It isn't that bad
when I'm driving my car
Looking over
into other people lives
I can pretend
I'm happy

One arm
off the coast
gripping the wheel
The world
is flying past -
My blood beats
with Spectacular Direction,
Your words
I once understood
now
casually set
in the rays
of a Southern Sun

and thats okay too

Because I'm learning
not to pause
as if what I thought was real
could come back
turn around
55 miles
through scenic debris

And
when I let myself
come together
I know I only have
the best parts of you -
and they let me forget
that there is a limit
and things to need

Its funny how time becomes unrelated
my heart rounds off
and only has
Upbeats
Falling exactly as intended
where you should
be

01/14/2003

Posted on 01/15/2003
Copyright © 2024 Scott Cadence

Member Comments on this Poem
Posted by Beth K Hannah on 01/18/03 at 06:57 PM

I read this one 3 times and each time I loved it more. It is great, the imagery and the thoughts in it are just great.

Posted by Bruce W Niedt on 02/09/03 at 06:25 AM

Ah, the joys of Random Poetry! If not for that feature, I would never have "stumbled" upon your library. It's hard to pick a favorite among the ones I've read so far, but this one stands out. Sparse yet lyrical, laced with brilliant imagery and language. ("My blood beats/ with Spectacular Direction..." - wow!) Looks like you have a few fans who are also pretty good poets. Add me to the list.... d:-)

Posted by Lori Johnson on 02/28/03 at 12:27 PM

I gotta tell ya, the title caught my eye, but the poem yanked my heartstrings & pulled out some really touching memories. The imagery is just as it should be...beautifully poetic. Great job with this one. :)

Posted by JD Clay on 02/28/03 at 01:29 PM

This beautiful verse has an energy all its own. Great pace, nice rhythm and a sentimental tone all make for a wonderful Poem Of The Day. Congratulations Scott. Peace...

Posted by H.M Stevens on 09/20/05 at 08:08 AM

This is tremendously beautiful and something with which I can relate... Although it seems as if this poem can be intrepted many ways. I especially enjoyed the forth stanza

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