volcanic rocks and snowy boots, weedsmoke whispering in the cold.
big boned puppy peeing in my car
but still bringing the biggest smile to my face.
creepy landlords and hippy roommates
moving and changing back into the old.
settlers of catan, friends laughter
around dinner tables and coffee tables.
kisses goodbye and late night arrivals
at airports and bus stations.
muddy paws, stained pillows, and chewed up books.
weeks of silence, uncertainty, tears.
final sleepovers, power outages and
happy hour drinks before heading to the laundromat.
packing, boxing, taping, donating, trashing
reunions, birthday greetings and sendoffs.
miles and miles and miles and miles in the car,
lush forests, bland landscapes, yellow fields of flowers.
limping back home, suntanned, and filth
coating every surface of body and possessions.
cleaning up, organizing, finding love again.
trippy nights, sweet mornings, plans made.
insecurities rising, hearts falling, tears streaming.
love lost, future shattered, scabs forming,
self confidence blossoming.
nights growing longer, holiday lights glowing
hoping and dreaming of a new year.