Amalfi Dancer

Poet's Notes

(Show)

Become a Premium Member and post notes and photos about your poem like Richard Lamoureux.

We just came home from a holiday in Italy this past Sunday. My initial impression was that Italian drivers are horrible. After driving on the narrow winding roads of the Amalfi coast I have a whole new respect and admiration for their driving skills. Absolutely breathtaking views, so glad I didn't fly over any of those cliffs.

The road's too narrow Yet the bus gets by It seems impossible Now it's my turn to try I turn and I brake At the edge of the cliff A scooter passes me As my car starts to drift I stay on the road My heart in my throat All the vehicles dancing hitting their note I start to relax Going with the flow Feeling the rhythm knowing where to go Now I understand Each part forms the whole A kind of symphony Connecting each Soul Forgetting the rules I do it their way Instead of just driving I dance and play

Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem.

Please Login to post a comment

Cynthia Jones

Date: 2/14/2015 2:20:00 PM

I've watched Ice Road Truckers, where they were on the edge of the cliff. Just about fell off. I can't quite remember where they went though. Excellent writing here Richard. Well done. :O) Keep up with the great work. Keep on penning. Thank you so very much for sharing your wonderful and creative talents with us. We all truly appreciate it. *S* Cynthia

Casarah Nance

Date: 6/25/2014 8:41:00 PM

I like that, a dance where you have to give and take, finding the right rhythm.

Jeremy Martin

Date: 4/11/2013 8:01:00 AM

Hi Richard, lovely writing. 'Each part forms the whole/A kind of symphony' A great couple of lines that really took me there from a sensory standpoint. Best, Jeremy

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 4/11/2013 8:08:00 AM

Thanks Jeremy

Sukmawati Komala

Date: 10/31/2012 12:04:00 AM

awesome poem... thank you Richard for your nice share...enjoy so much reading your writes...and thank you for your stopping by...wish you have a fabulous day :) <3<3<3 SK

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 10/31/2012 6:28:00 AM

Your most welcome, I enjoyed stepping by to read your poems, thnks for taking time to read my work.

Carol Sunshine Brown

Date: 10/26/2012 5:38:00 AM

What a beautiful day to sit and read the many diverse poems here at the Soup today. I am so happy yours were among the ones I am able to read today Richard. I hope your weekend is exciting and so full of life and that you might find even more inspiration to write. Love, Carol XXXX

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 10/26/2012 6:32:00 AM

You are up early, thanks for being my first ray of sunshine. Great way to start the day.