Road block
by racheleroh
You were the road block that I never saw coming
And I, being reckless and driving too fast
Driving for the thrill, driving without direction, driving to find something but not knowing what I’m looking for
I crashed straight into you
It was not a miracle, I did not see an inviting white light ahead of the tunnel
You did not put me back together
I was left in pieces, shreds of dreams and hopes and naivety
You took one look at me and saw past the walls in my state of vulnerability
And what I saw in your eyes was not the love I had for so long dreamt about at night when I was alone and scared
It was pity that awaited in the depths within your pupils
You saw me and decided to save yourself first,
Even though I was the one who was crying out
You were the road block I never saw coming
And I have been afraid to drive ever since.
-r.e.
This creates a heartrending gulp. Deep resonance and power.
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Thank you, that means a lot to me.
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You write with such steady and visceral command. I am deeply inspired.
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