An Edict From a Lover On the Bench

Hey y'all. I haven't written any poetry in a while. I got thinking about some things tonight and it just came out while cooking some pasta. It's funny where we find inspiration in life.  I can't tell you how these words fell into my mind exactly, but what I can tell you is that I've opened my mind and my heart and my thoughts are flowing freer than ever. Enjoy.


An Edict From a Lover On the Bench

By Chris Handloser

I need a girl who will follow, not lead me
Always believe in me but never try to be me
I know some say "It's my way or the highway"
But that ain't my case. My way IS the highway.
This edict is not a request for indenture
Life is on the arm and we choose our own adventure
I respect those that live on another one's path
Making mole hills out of mountains and turning sand to glass
Though all truth be told, I'm just not that dude.
If you're riding with me, it'll be on my route.

Until days are gone and only nights remain
I am my own passion, my person, my refrain
I look on at love with a calm from the bench
So I'm very well studied and you know where I've been
I'm not at all adverse to a mate at some point
But I'll choose the game while she rolls the joint
Till then, my team motto is "Cautious approach"
Until a sweet, passive voice says, "Put me in coach".