Longing Road
An introspective poem on past, present, future, and the meaning of home.
Deep down that longing road, I tread
Steeped in unrequited dread
Behind there is the past
A tangled web of memories amassed
*
Sometimes you wish you could go back
to change things now embedded in concrete
to nudge yourself onto a better path
or to erase an experience that still
haunts your dreams
Sometimes you take a moment
to reminisce
about the good old days spent at home
and sometimes after a smile
a tear will follow
A profound grief not yet understood
for those moments so treasured
*
On this longing road, I tread
Shadows linger beneath my feet
Another day yet to complete
*
The present is a poison
A potent mixture
it lingers on the tongue
and stains the mind
You wonder if there is more to life
than this monotone pace
this insistent race
Or you embrace ignorance
refusing to face what comes next
*
On this longing road, I tread
I look ahead and there is a future
Stitched together like some hurried suture
*
Then you realize
that there is more time
to find the place you belong
a place you are wanted; home
But you recognize
that time is and never has been
on your side
There is an end to this road
Far down the winding turns
Or right around the corner
hidden by a stop sign
You see it coming
or you don't
You prepare
or you despair
Either way
the pavement ends
and you must make the most of it
*
Deep down that longing road, I tread
Clinging on to a glowing thread
Past, present, future: ME
A home in time and space set free.
About the Creator
Amanda Starks
Fantasy writer, poet, and hopefully soon-to-be novelist who wants to create safe spaces to talk about mental health. Subscribe to my free newsletter at www.amandastarks.com for updates!
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Comments (2)
I love that you used a metaphor that is familiar and comfortable for us readers (the road) and still turned it on its head to make this in your unique voice. especially that last stanza is so powerful. Nicely done 🖤
Tha longing road is such an emotive concept. Beautifully written and that last line is just perfect! 🤍