dixie

endless grassy plains 
yellowed by the heat
good place to stop
you say
warm winds blow
hot, dry air around us
sweat drips down your chiseled jaw
perspiration clings to my honey curls 
blue eyes like the sky
stare back at me
fear or
is it anticipation
that makes you run your hands
over the worn leather seats
imprinted with longing, hate, and lust
thunderclouds loom on the horizon
danny boy's voice blares
from the stereo
swigging your amber liquid
cannot lessen the pain
so will you join me
will you join me in the rain dance
water to cool the burning skin
to cool that burning soul