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It's Crossed My Mind

by Thomas K. Hunt

My First Poem of 2020

There once was a fantasy that was played out
The truth lies in the eyes, and there's no doubt
I've often pondered about what might have been
I may have stayed at the river with my lifelong friends

It was early in October back in time
I remember it was a Saturday; it's so vivid in my mind
I was sitting on the back stoop as the sun was on the rise
Early in the morning, I couldn't believe my eyes

He was walking across the parking lot with a smile on his face
ready for his bed in his own quiet space
When he'd finally crossed that lot, he had given all he got
I smiled and said good morning, and he said thanks a lot

He'd been working the whole night through
I got off from the Hotel when we closed at two
There was a gathering just next door
I stopped by cause I was ready for more

A few close friends were all having fun
I went to leave, but she said, "no, you're not done"
She closed the door and said, "let's have a good time"
Who was I to argue? I was in my right mind

Then she kissed me and called me sweet
She held me close, and I felt her heart beat
She took me by the hand and led me to their bed
Words of passion were the only words said

I've often thought of that night through the years
I've thought about what I think were her fears
She decided to take the easy way out
and not let on what it's really all about

Still, there is no one to blame
We are all here just the same
Without the two, there would be no three
and the three is the only extension of me

A gift I wanted but never thought I'd obtain
was resting in her mother on that October day
I remember the call it was early in May
that mom and baby girl was fine and well on their way

As the years rolled by and stole the time
Secrets locked up in a hand full of minds
The truth held back to protect someone
Eyes were closed to the damage that was done

Sometimes I wonder about the things that I missed
I don't anymore, but I used to get pissed
There's no point; there's no turning back the time
We are here now with love in our hearts and our minds

I may be old, but my heart's not cold
I once felt her heat just before we fell asleep
I often wonder, and yes, it's crossed my mind
Will the two be together before the end of time?

01/01/2020

Posted on 01/01/2020
Copyright © 2024 Thomas K. Hunt

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