The Long Road

by polka dots are underestimated

This is a little poem about Claudia's struggles over the loss of her child. Claudia takes a drive along the road where she had her accident. I'm terrible at summaries so I can at least promise that the poem will be better.

The headlights from the cars

Flash brightly in the night.

Like glitter in my eye,

Reflective; blinding my sight.

Water drowning vision

Streaking down cheeks; eyes red.

Closed shaky hands

Praying to be found dead.

The tires rolling on pavement

Scratching at the pain.

Tears turning dirt to mud

Shining ugly in the rain.

I drive alone on Sunday

Wishing that I had died too.

I'd drive my car much faster

If it would bring me closer to you.

The laugh is barely heard,

As your heart begins to slow.

Fever ran, sweat beads dried,

Sobs and feelings standing in a rhythmic row.

Take me to the glitter in my eye,

So painful in a way;

Blissful though, keeps me guarded,

I'll pretend you stayed.

I have literally searched EVERYWHERE and have yet to find a poem about Claudia Z…So here it is! I kind of pulled a lot of the lines from personal experiences but I really think it fits with what she was going through at the time she lost her kid. I am kind of wondering if anyone was confused by this. Anyway, rating & reviewing is much appreciated. I am new at the whole "writing thing" so any criticism (good or bad) is welcome.

Oh! My inspirations for writing/ submitting anything at all were ArmyWivesgrl16 and my friend x0clairedelunex0. Both amazing writers & awesome people!