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.

minor ulcers.
writing letters
maybe unsent.

fucking advertisements.
radio stations.

whiskey glass
too many.

sunday morning
sleeping in.

our words
happily twist.
hugs, expected.

pastel colors
shared smoke

"i'm broke."
"me too."
we laugh.
watch television.

hug goodbyes.
mama cries.
long drives.

work again.