Pictures in the Parking lot

Rain pouring on the street
Lights bleeding on the windows
It's a night to curl beside a fireplace
Sip tea lightly scented.

But here I am nonetheless
Waiting in this dark lot
Watching people file past
Playing life's game to overtime

Lady in a thick, gray coat
Her face painted with her life
Worries are the tone and texture
Pain is the dull colors.

A couple cuddle close
Swaying gently in the downpour
On a secret, safe mission
To discover love's limits.

Laughing Mom and daughter
Skipping toward their car, bright
Games are part of living
Taking time to dodge the drops

Lessons to share
In this dark lot
Watching people's life maps
Written on their faces.

10 April 2004
 

~Dave~
 

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