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Journey Through This World
The road adapts to the landscape
The skies turns to different hues at sunset
There’s a cool breeze in the mountains
And through rain and snow
The ghost rider rides on
He’s a rock star
And when stopping in small towns
No-one seems to recognize or know him
But he prefers it that way
Back on the road…
Alone with his thoughts
The sound of the engine
Logging hundreds and hundreds of miles every day
This ride
Takes him somewhere between
Divine nature and spiritual enlightenment
The recollections of what must have been millions
And millions of screaming fans
The loss of his wife
The loss of his daughter
The ghost rider rides on
It was here where I had even more respect and admiration for Neil
His gift for word
His passion for riding
His journey through this world
When losing what’s precious gives us perspective
Reflection…
Travels on the Healing Road
Published 17th May 2022
Author's Note
For the Getting Lost in a Book comp
Neil Peart (1952-2020)
Neil Peart (1952-2020)
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18th May 2022 5:26pm
I love the imagery, the landscape, the hues, the breeze, rain and snow. Just beautiful. I love the mystical aspect of the Ghost Rider. The peaceful solitude being one with the universe and nature, and the open road. Alone with my thoughts is dangerous and I must admit I have a lead foot when my thoughts wander. As we take this ride through life it is impossible not to reflect on the losses. The journey can treacherous and so difficult that often you do feel like a ghost. And someday, this journey will end and a new one will begin. Love this Wally.
28th Jun 2022 1:37am
Thank you so much for your comment and your RL Kristina.
Ask anyone who loves rock music and they will usually say Neil Peart is one of the best drummers, if not thee best. The loss of his wife and daughter (9 months apart) took him on a journey. He was one of the smartest, most well-read individuals, always eloquent in every interview. The book took us there with him, even on the rough rainy days and muddy terrains. It was a perfect metaphor for life. And when he went back to the band, the Vapor Trails album (he was the lyricist) it was like his testament.
Ask anyone who loves rock music and they will usually say Neil Peart is one of the best drummers, if not thee best. The loss of his wife and daughter (9 months apart) took him on a journey. He was one of the smartest, most well-read individuals, always eloquent in every interview. The book took us there with him, even on the rough rainy days and muddy terrains. It was a perfect metaphor for life. And when he went back to the band, the Vapor Trails album (he was the lyricist) it was like his testament.
