Poetry by Richard Perry: Let’s Go For A Ride

Let’s Go For A Ride

 “Let’s go for a ride,” that's what she would say;

Especially when having a difficult day.

The pain and depression made some days rough.

And she liked to go out when she’d had enough.

So onto the chairlift and down to the car;

No set destination, no need to go far.

Turn on a CD and push back her seat.

Time out of the house was a real treat.

Even in winter, she’d insist that we go;

She loved seeing the trees covered with snow.

In autumn, the colors made it a real treat.

And when she could, she’d sit up in her seat.

Getting out in summer was surely a dream;

And we usually stop and have an ice cream.

Now, when I take rides, I can almost see

My beautiful angel still riding with me.

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Pictured: Richard Perry at Half & Half Restaurant in Reading. Photo by Taylor Gregory.

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