Daydreams
The dandelion in the backyard was still asleep this morning
When I looked out the downstairs window
I stretched my legs and opened the screen door
As the dogs ran to investigate if anything had changed since last night
A bowl of cereal then a drive to the thrift store
This curvy road is full of green grass and hills
I stutter in lyrics and catch my daydreams
Before they drive the car
And I’m sick with that bug of travelin’
That feeling of smallness that I crave
Keeps the car in line
The eyes full of water
And the gut overflowing like a gutter full of leaves
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every line has an arresting image
and the whole of the poem:
a finely woven quilt of deep feeling
What a great compliment 😊 Thank you Jim!