"Kayla, Sweet & Gentle"

by Jeph Johnson

 

She stares through my cares
Deep into the night

 

Looking past the eyes
Of the one who'd hold her tight

 

And with her sleepy smile
She tells me it's alright

 

Kayla, sweet and gentle
Kayla smiles good night

 

She dreams quite extreme
Dreams that never stop

 

Looking in the lights
Of a convertible hard-top

 

And with her sleepy smile
She brings me another pop

 

Kayla, sweet and gentle
Her kindness never stops

 

She hides it inside
Her disguise of uniform

 

Waitressing her way
Until her life transforms

 

And with her sleepy smile
She keeps my coffee warm

 

Kayla, sweet and gentle
Kayla smiles good morn'

Author's Notes/Comments: 

for Kayla, circa 2000 

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poetvg's picture

I KNOW SHE IS
VERY PROUD OF
YOU FOR THIS ONE

Jere /'s picture

This is one of the most exquisite poems I have read---online
or offline. Bravo!!!!!!!!!