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Driving There;
a short epic poem
a short epic poem
[click on pictures for large size]
Driving to Key West having funOpen car is wanting to run
Soon will be dark, should call the room
Let them know you'll be coming soon
Homestead, Key Largo, Marathon,
You're glad you'd gotten up at dawn
Alligators traipsing, O GoshSugarloaf Key, the road awash
You slowed to a crawl, wet blacktop,
Rain pouring, up with the rag top
No more speed now, just hold the road
Traveling light, not with heavy load
Rain please stop, seventeen more milesSing now, pray to God, love these trials
Look. Your glass. Who is following?
Been there for miles, you unknowing
Don't be afraid, it's alright dear,
Plate says "Angel"--no need for tears
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Pictures and Poem Copyright © 2013 Jimmiehov. All Rights Reserved
From "Tuesday Two-Shoes" the September 24th writing prompt words to choose are Distraction and/orTears. Josie Said, "Have Fun!" (link)
Note: I have wanted to Go to Key West ever since I knew it was there. First I wanted to ride my motorcycle but now driving my Mustang convertible to there would be fine. Or even one day from a Disney cruise ship leaving Galveston. I have been to all 50 states but never to Key West. We did start there one day but I turned around for worrying about not getting back in time to meet a deadline in Miami later that afternoon.
Labels: Driving Pictures, Epic, Poem, Rhyme, Syllabic Form
posted by Jim @ 9/23/2013 12:03:00 PM
12 comments
12 Comments:
Cool poem..........I encourage you to go to Key West! It sounds like it isnt too far.
Jim, ever since seeing Key Largo with Humphrey Bogart, I've wanted to visit the Keys. I understand your trepidation on the road, what with the weather and all, but the happy end, with an Angel "watching your back," made me smile. Thanks for linking at OLM! Amy
I like the rhyming very much
Sounds like a fun road trip! Sometimes it's all about the journey, being on the move instead of standing still.
Sounds like a good road trip to me. If you've an Angel then it's a good road trip.
Have a terrific day. ☺
I love it! We have never visited the Keys, but Hubby has mentioned wanting to go. A trip to the Keys would most definitely be epic...and I really enjoyed the epic feel of the drive in your poem.
I used to live in Florida, but never made it to the Keys. Wish I had now. :)
Oh, those long, seemingly never-ending journeys/days - what a relief to reach the end safely.
Great poem! Key West is a great place, I've been there twice on a cruise. I'm sorry you've never been there. I hope you get to go someday. : )
A nice poem with great pics that come with it ;o)
This was the coolest, Jim! I think we all wanted to be out there cruising top-down with you. Loved the ending, it made me smile! Thanks for a great TST poem!
Very good, Dr Jim :)
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