Home and Back

Driving home
11 A.M.
Black VW
No radio
Exit 171
Fireworks
He shook my mothers hand
My sister tells me I am funny
Half hour in
Standing in the mirror
Dad's horn in the driveway
Church
Walked around the block
Too many people
Standing way too close
The Christmas tree was decorated
And bows were placed on cookie boxes
Ducktape
Off to Aunty Jo's
Smaller than usual
One had a baby
One is in jail
A best friend is borrowed to fill in space
"Plastic Cities"
Scarves and bakeware
Happy 50th Birthday around the lake
The cd skipped
Just as dad was "getting into it"
Sitting on my bed
Cross legged on my floor
I asked if he was proud of me
"I admire your fight Cari, But choose your battles."
2 A.M.
Christmas morning
Gifts were unwrapped
Lottery tickets
Cinnamon rolls frosted
Off to moms
Presents for the poor
Vitamins and toothpaste
Down to Grandma's
An apron and lotion
"For my domesticated girl."
Family over at 6
Off to the cousins real quick
Back again
Egyptian Rat Dance
Text from him
Couldn't stop smiling
Blue gave up
The cousins left
Late night walk
3 A.M.
Monday morning
Breakfast with the girls
Playing in the snow
McDonalds
Up to Blue's for cake and presents
I told him it was over
And stormed out the door
1 A.M. in my car
We kissed farwell
"I know I will always love you."
Driving home
Loneliness seeps in
Tuesdsay morning
On the road
By 11 A.M.