Nowhere To Go
An Ode to Love with No Pre-Conditions...
Sunrise, early morning, he’s wide awake
A resigned look in his grim face
His breath, a mist; the cold he can’t shake
Hard to keep warm in this place…
He put a jacket on, went out, lit a cigarette
And paced back and forth
In the driveway, the pavement was wet…
In no time, he lit his fourth
He knows he has to face the inevitable
Monday morning, nowhere to go
Friday, he lost his job, and that’s regrettable
How will he let his wife know!
He looked up, saw the kitchen light was on
Then the door opened
His wife, on the doorway with an apron
Called him, the silence broken
He tossed the cigarette butt, and went in
The strong aroma of coffee
Quickly soothed his frayed nerves, within
Seconds, he’s awake as can be
He sat on the breakfast table, by his wife
Bacon and eggs and toast
A glass of orange juice, butter and a knife
He looked at her, teary-eyed almost
He gazed at her adoringly, his only love
But how could he tell her?
He’s a failure, got nothing to be proud of
Surely her expectations are higher
He mustered all the courage he could
Told her about Friday
He felt small, worthless; and there he stood
Awaiting what she would say!
He waited, perhaps ‘twas just a few seconds
But it seemed a lifetime
It was the worst he has ever felt, he reckons
As if he has committed a crime
Then he looked at her, in her eyes were tears
Not tears of disappointment
Nor tears of regret; and through all the years
He’s seen nothing more poignant
He saw in her eyes the depth of her emotions
Not tears of pity
Rather tears of love with no pre-conditions
Even in times of calamity
She touched both his cheeks; kissed his lips
And stroked his hair
Whispered she loves him; his heart skips
Overwhelmed, he sat on a chair
In his mind, he realized how lucky he’s been
To have her in his life
And so he vowed with all the power within
To love her forever, his beautiful wife
Sunrise, Monday morning, and nowhere to go
But it matters not!
Life goes on, hardships will come; they know
But all’s well; for each other they have got
03-29-2015
© Vic A Evora
(2015)
Robert L. Martin
10aThat was poem was real nice. Where did he find such an understanding and kind woman to marry? Those are like a diamond in the rough
Vic Evora
10aThanks for reading my poem.
Benjamin G. Sangalang
9aApt portrayal of true love -- not self-seeking. Nice poem
Vic Evora
9aThanks. As I said, it is my favorite love poem - of the ones I have written so far.
Francisco P.
3aSimply beautiful and full of emotions. Really love this one brod.
Vic Evora
3aThank you 😊 for liking and faving. As I said my best love poem ever. 👍😊@Francisco Potato
Nelson D Reyes
3aA lover, a friend-best ever, a life companion, a partner through thick and thin, a partner in crime, your family’s caretaker, your fountain of youth, your beloved, your soul…simply a beautiful person …your wife. Love/Fave Thanks Brod. Happy Valentine’s!
Vic Evora
3a@Nelson D Reyes Thank you Brod. True love indeed. With no preconditions. And yes, just in time for Valentine’s.
Vic Evora
3aThank you @Janine Michelle
Prince Bj Medina
3athe feels!
Robert Haigh
3aI can relate to this write. I have been in the same position more than once in my life!
Vic Evora
3a@Robert Haigh Thanks for reading and liking. 😊😊
Stuart Munro
2aI’ve been in Nowhere to go Land , but it was only in my mind
Stuart Munro
2aand the mind can travel
Vic Evora
2a@Stuart Munro Most of us have been at one time in our love relationship, methinks. 😊 Thanks for liking.
Vic Evora
2aThank you for liking/faving @April Marie
Charlotte B. Williams
1aOh my goodness ! I loved this. This is true love of a wife for her hurting husband. It was interesting and held my attention til the end, because I could actually feel the love. It’s special to make a good love story for an already married couple, only because two people getting together is what usually makes an interesting love story, but you did it, and very well I might add. 😊
Vic Evora
1a@Charlotte B. Williams Thank you Charlotte. Yes, it’s a special love story! That’s why it’s my favorite of the ones I’ve written. Thanks again for liking and your comments. 😊😊😊