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DRIVING
(Written for the "Oldies But Goodies" competition)
Inspired by "Ventura Highway" by America
From the AM radio
a carefree descending trill
accompanies, on the horizon,
a magical dancing mirage
shimmering on the heated asphalt
a sonorous rhythm
urges us forward down Highway 5
the comforting scent of sun baked grass
gives flavor to the Summer breeze
whistling through
the wing windows
of our old, dark kelly green
Chevy Impala station wagon
a matching homemade wooden trailer
with red painted wheels in tow
filled to overflowing
with tents, sleeping bags
and all other necessities
to create our home away from home
deep in the woods of King’s Canyon
where I hope to catch a glimpse
of my mother’s ghost
smiling and laughing
playing tag amongst the Redwoods
we were happiest when camping
staring out the window
I ponder the existence of alligator lizards
Inspired by "Ventura Highway" by America
From the AM radio
a carefree descending trill
accompanies, on the horizon,
a magical dancing mirage
shimmering on the heated asphalt
a sonorous rhythm
urges us forward down Highway 5
the comforting scent of sun baked grass
gives flavor to the Summer breeze
whistling through
the wing windows
of our old, dark kelly green
Chevy Impala station wagon
a matching homemade wooden trailer
with red painted wheels in tow
filled to overflowing
with tents, sleeping bags
and all other necessities
to create our home away from home
deep in the woods of King’s Canyon
where I hope to catch a glimpse
of my mother’s ghost
smiling and laughing
playing tag amongst the Redwoods
we were happiest when camping
staring out the window
I ponder the existence of alligator lizards
Published 17th Aug 2015
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17th Aug 2015 7:48pm
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17th Aug 2015 8:01pm
Thank you so much Taryn. I, too, am certain that my mother continues to watch over me. Sometimes I worry that I'm not abstract enough and while I enjoy the challenge of solving the mystery in some poetry I also enjoy knowing clearly the mind of the author. I appreciate, as always, your encouraging words.
17th Aug 2015 9:58pm
"I ponder the existence of alligator lizards." Fine representation of a child's thinking, and very funny. Great job Gahdess!
17th Aug 2015 10:06pm
I am so glad that you understood the "alligator lizard" reference...it's exactly what I wondered when I would hear the song. Thank you so much for reading and commenting.
18th Aug 2015 00:21am
18th Aug 2015 10:00pm
Thank you Hashman! They are indeed. I appreciate your words of encouragement.
