Morning light (2)

 
Continuing…
 
Into the distance  
Sweeping vistas rush to greet us
Atmospheres thicken
We stare…
Wide eyed
 
Our hearts, aligned
Just like it’s always been
Innocence, our blessing
Blood diamonds forever  
How I love you…  
this first morning  
….of the rest of our lives
 
Gathering pace
As we pierce the glare  
A sideways glance  
Captures the desolation  
These are the wild places
Gorgeously inviting to me
…I’m so glad to be next to you
 
 A run down settlement comes into view
We stop for gas
Servings of root beer and banana shakes are available here
Dirty hands operate the register  
A weathered face carved by sand …smiles  
Broken teeth wish us well
 
We spin off, lifting the dust
You light a cigarette, its tip glowing against the morning sun
Cherry lips that remind me of ice cream  
Your black hair fights the wind
I wonder, thinking crazy things
You push on
I continue cocooned in my fantasy  
 
All the while scattered silence serves as a theme tune.
 
Until again.