misadventures.

long car ride alone,
california poppies light the hills on my way home.
i descend the grapevine,
foot off all pedals -

i was greeted by a purple field -
i tossed all troubles
for 36 hours out the window.
heater blasting at my feet.

a gradual descent.
i thought of other times
we'd make this trek.

you were the last thing i threw out.

a song from an old friend hart played,
"i'm in love with you completely,
i'm afraid that's all i can do."

missed adventures.