One Single Impression: Shift in Time
A Down Shift in Time
Caught between the eighteen wheeler
and a Ford truck with horse trailer—
he hit the gas, went down to third
and made his shift in time, superb.
Where was his hot Ferrari steed
when in his scary time of need?
He pulled that Caddy to the side
a prayer of thanks to God he said.
Now driving home, he changed his course,
he's glad to be alive no worse.
Making that down shift changed his mind
Las Vegas was a waste of time.
Copyright © 2009 Jimmiehov
All Rights Reserved
Caught between the eighteen wheeler
and a Ford truck with horse trailer—
he hit the gas, went down to third
and made his shift in time, superb.
Where was his hot Ferrari steed
when in his scary time of need?
He pulled that Caddy to the side
a prayer of thanks to God he said.
Now driving home, he changed his course,
he's glad to be alive no worse.
Making that down shift changed his mind
Las Vegas was a waste of time.
Copyright © 2009 Jimmiehov
All Rights Reserved
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"Shift in Time" as prompt was
suggested by Nathalie of of Spaced Law
"Shift in Time" as prompt was
suggested by Nathalie of of Spaced Law
.
Labels: One Single Impression, Poem, Rhyme, Syllabic Form
posted by Jim @ 11/01/2009 12:13:00 AM
25 comments
25 Comments:
nice poem... poor guy:)...
Lucky guy in many ways!
Clever take on the prompt.
Whew! What a ride. I got caught up between two eighteen wheelers once .. talking about praying.
I love this Jim .. you did well with the prompt!
One very lucky guy, indeed!
deathly adventure
An adventure, this one. Nicely done.
Rabbit, Rabbit.
Driving is like gambling. Love the poem.
Sunny Sunday #4 - Sunny Bunnies
Hi Jim,
once you hold the steering wheel, you don't know what's in store for you ahead...
maybe a sudden shift in time...:)
mine is written differently Jim...:)
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Jim, very nice. You got me to thinking about that '67 Mustang with the 4 speed Hurst shifter I drove. Now my "need for speed" is satisfied with a Ducati.
Very clever use of the prompt...whew! I was worried for the guy. lol
well said........I like this!!
Well, that's an experience I've had on my VW, though there was no Vegas at the other end of the road, Jim. I enjoyed that.
thank you, Jim, for my Sunday morning chuckle. I've been there, done that, and know that sweet sense of relief!
Like some of the others, I too, have been in this situation, though there was no Vegas at the end, but then, it's always a gamble when we get behind the wheel. So many things happen that we don't even know about, and how many close calls do we have that never come to our attention as we roll happily along? Great job on the prompt!
I learned to drive on a stick shift but never did like it.
I like your take on the prompt.
whooo! adventurous time shift this!:)
That must have been one fleeting shift in time!
Ah, this is truly clever - a good country music song.
what a fun take on the prompt!!
i very much enjoyed it!
Jim, this is a very interesting poem. I love it. Where do you get your ideas from?
Great work.
love, Melanie
I love this poem SO much! It is unique, creative, and I can identify with it. Perfect!
Excellent poem Jim! How lucky we are when we experience a shift in time like that one
If this is real, thank goodness the guy is ok!
Hope your BD vacation was fun, Jim!
very clever and thoughtful take on the prompt. life is a gambol!
clever.
:-)
thank you.
..
.ero
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