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| [Taken on a road trip through Iowa, 2011 (posted about it, click here)] |
dVerse Poetics Poem:
Sign said, "Road Closed"
The sign said that the road was closed
But that wasn't enough for me
Which way to go, there's no arrow
Two alternatives, right or left
Or is there a third, either way
Perhaps they both end up, same place
This was Iowa, new to me
I took my chances and went left
That's the way life is many times
There is no Detour sign to say
And there's plenty of Iowa's
We'll read the sign and do our best
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Friday Writings Special:
Like a Deer
Storm has come tonight
Skies are darkened as black ink
Love to run in rain
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- Photo and Poem Copyright, Jimmiehov 2023, All Rights Reserved
- I am linked with MS JADELI at dVerse Poetics at
- Click here to read other writing concerning "signs".
- I am also linked with Magaly for hosting Friday Writings #94 at
- Magaly has invited us to "create poetry or prose which includes the following words: storm; ink; and love" (I made a Senryu for her). We have a choice as using her prompt is optional. Due to my busy schedule I have opted to post instead a previously written work using "signs" for the prompt by MS JADELI.
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I used to like this song a lot:
Detour — Patti Page
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And this:
"Signs" (lyrics)
Recorded by: "Five Man Electrical Band" (1970)
http://www.digitaldreamdoor.com/pages/lyrics2/signs.html
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Recorded by: "Five Man Electrical Band" (1970)
http://www.digitaldreamdoor.com/pages/lyrics2/signs.html
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A perfect metaphor, Jim. I like how you used the experience as a teaching/learning experience.
ReplyDeleteNice...sometimes pathways are blocked but imagine if you take the different way... what mysteries await!
ReplyDeleteA great poem. You are right life is full of signs with no arrows pointing which way to go. Well done, Jim.
ReplyDeleteI am listening to the song, it's great! I enjoyed reading your sign poem. ~Jay
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed your take on the prompt, Jim, and have had a similar experience. It is also an excellent metaphor for life.
ReplyDeleteExcellent, Jim!
ReplyDeleteMuch love,
David
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The same in life, sometimes you just have to trust your luck when there is no way forward.
ReplyDeleteGreat Jim and a such good metaphor 🙌
ReplyDeleteVery apt, came across a closed road this week with no instructions at all. I think your take on signs is very appropriate....sometimes they need clearer instructions. Maybe it is all fate and it is the lack of clarity that is designed to let us be pushed in the right direction.
ReplyDeleteA poem with wisdom Love it
ReplyDeleteYour detour poem shows just how unpredictable life can be even when we try our best to take the least difficult path. The second poem is a sparkling little gem taking me to the perspective of a deer merging with the weather.
ReplyDeleteThat's an enjoyable Friday Special. :-)
ReplyDeleteDetour with no alternative route is a mean trick. Love to find my way.
ReplyDeleteThere were lots of detour signs I should have read. I get it. I guess we get through life the best we can and try to have our cars mostly intact.❤️
ReplyDeleteNice one, Jim. I remember the song well. All life is a detour to avoid anything that sounds like fun.
ReplyDeleteI do love a thunderstorm but from the safety of my back porch.
ReplyDeleteWatching a thunderstorm roll in is one of life's simple pleasures. LOL, not knowing which way to go when there's a road closure is the direct opposite feeling. :D
ReplyDeletePlenty of Iowa's, or plenty of Iowa? (A bigger state than one might have thought!) :-)
ReplyDeleteLove watching a storm roll in over Lake Michigan (from the safety of a big window, that is. Also, yes a closed sign is helpful when it has an alternative detour route offered! Great metaphor for life, for sure.
ReplyDeleteWhat a take on ominous situations in life .... either right or left or a third on e and may be we'll reach at the same place .....so much to think about
ReplyDeleteThat's life, no directions and we just do our best. Funny there was no detour sign.
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