Sometimes when I'm sitting in the car alongside in the passenger's seat Next to my love as he travels to our next destination, I'm busy driving elsewhere.
I may be driving to many a years ago to childhood memories as we pass certain familiar spots, Or busy daydreaming to the inspirations from the music on the radio.
I'll travel to the good times of a youthful childhood when passing an old country spot where a home once stood. All the beautiful sunshine days I spend outside as a little girl, Or the magical Christmases celebrated in that old house, Although it no longer stands, the picture is forever built in my mind.
There have been ties we've passed a public park in my old hometown and I'll daydream When my love and I began dating…
So many summer nights spent laughing and frolicking in that park…
And then I'll turn my to my love and smile, Then grab his hand, as we continue to drive.
Minutes later, as a memory passes, As song will dance to my ears from the radio, and yet Carry my mind miles away again.
I may dream of
Slowly, silently, I'll drift off to my special dreamland. Relaxed, with memory tunes playing in my mind.
Before I know it, my love softly nudges me and reports, "Honey, we're here.”
And our destination is met for many more memories to be created, Driving down those dreamy roads.
Ariana R. Cherry is a self published poet and handmade jewelry artisan. She resides in Central IL with her husband and her daughter. You can purchase her jewelry at http://www.sentimentaljewelrycreations.com or read her poetry at http://www.arianacherry.biz.