On the Road

To You

I could run like an envelope
shortcut through
the windy plains
but I am not
sure I could
make it
soon enough
I need to run
closer to you.

I could shoot like an arrow
diving over rainbows
of gold dust
dodging sagebrush
and dolphins
but I am not
sure
I could make it
soon enough
to you.

I could swim
the Grand Canyon
like a kite
hurdling
eagles and
boulders
but I am not
sure
I could make it
because i need you
here with me
now.

I could travel a
million minutes
in a boxcar
like a hobo
along rusty rails
but I am not
sure
I could make it
even though
the road is wide open.
I need you now.

I could run like an envelope
shortcut through
the windy plains
I need to run
get closer to you.

Kevin Harling