A Memory Poem
I came;
staying grief
staying grief
I came and I saw and then I went
Not a happy visit to that small town of La Porte
Long haired riding my motorcycle
Stopped cold at the city gates 'metropolitan' police
Minding my own business didn't seem
Obnoxious one bit to me but to them like felony
Asked for my Vehicle Inspection
Those fuzz were surprisingly shocked they couldn't get me there
Said to me when their plan didn't work
"You're a long way from home aren't you? Best be getting along"
So I went. Beach restaurant to eat
Burger fries and Coke were good though bad taste for cops remained
_ _ _
Not a happy visit to that small town of La Porte
Long haired riding my motorcycle
Stopped cold at the city gates 'metropolitan' police
Minding my own business didn't seem
Obnoxious one bit to me but to them like felony
Asked for my Vehicle Inspection
Those fuzz were surprisingly shocked they couldn't get me there
Said to me when their plan didn't work
"You're a long way from home aren't you? Best be getting along"
So I went. Beach restaurant to eat
Burger fries and Coke were good though bad taste for cops remained
_ _ _
A Landay poem form ~~ nine syllables in the first line, thirteen syllables in the second.
These short poems typically address themes of love, grief, homeland, war, and separation.
- Poem Copyright, Jimmiehov 2019, All Rights Reserved
- I am linked with Sanaa Rizvi in the Imaginary Garden at http://withrealtoads.blogspot.com/2019/12/may-fire-in-our-hearts-keep-burning-as.html?m=1
- This is a true tale, La Porte is a small suburban town just east of Houston, Texas. I was going over to a smaller place still, Morgan's Point for a hamburger and a cool drink. This is an episode that I never will forget although it wasn't my first unwilling stop, bike or car.
- It reminds me of the never ending police harassment of teens, young folk, and of minorities that must be endured.
- One more item, I am still on Sabbatical.
- I am linked with Sanaa Rizvi in the Imaginary Garden at http://withrealtoads.blogspot.com/2019/12/may-fire-in-our-hearts-keep-burning-as.html?m=1
- This is a true tale, La Porte is a small suburban town just east of Houston, Texas. I was going over to a smaller place still, Morgan's Point for a hamburger and a cool drink. This is an episode that I never will forget although it wasn't my first unwilling stop, bike or car.
- It reminds me of the never ending police harassment of teens, young folk, and of minorities that must be endured.
- One more item, I am still on Sabbatical.
posted by Jim @ 12/12/2019 03:15:00 AM
4 comments
4 Comments:
I can see you as a long-haired biker all those years ago! Another bit of insight to “Mr. Jim”
The sixteen acres were my great-grandparent’s property in rural Southern Missouri, no whistles ... just that clanging bell.
Jim, this reminds me of 1960's Kelowna, where I grew up, which was more like the 1950's in its conservatism. When the first hippies made their way into town, the city fathers told them to leave town and not come back. LOL. However, the tide of change was bigger than they could stop, so more came later and some of the locals, to their shock, joined the movement. I can see you, long hair flowing, enjoying your ride till that unfriendly encounter.
Wow, a wild motorcycle rider!
This is gorgeously rendered, Jim! Thank you so much for writing to my final prompt!❤️
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