For Starters

Leave the jungle for the mountain
Two lane highway for a while
She sings the wrong words
at exactly the right time
Her eyes trickle his way
He’s driving

Sprawling
Stretching in the morning
Smile, free the music
The first time in a new place
An old soul, familiar face

He says, “Think I’d like to know you.
Like the doll tattoo
Give it time, ten years or more
And we will click our shoes.”

Shed the jungle for the weekend
Wake to sunrise for a while
He thinks the right things
at exactly the wrong time
His heart flips up and down
She’s dancing

Sprawling
Prehistoric morning
Laughing, neighbors, music
The first time in a new place
An old soul, a pretty face

She says, “Think you’re kinda crazy.
Love the words you say.
Give it time, ten years or more
And we will share our days.”