Welcome To Hell

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I was ridin' my black Harley down a dark curving road, my long tangled blonde hair full of wild wind and highway dirt; when far off- I see a hotel light and a WELCOME sign. In the office, a toothless guy in a ripped black t-shirt, bone-weary I ask him, do you have a room for the night; welcome to Hotel Hell where you check in but never check out. I heard howling and saw shadows dancing in the moonlight, guitars were wailing and weeping and pretty boys were swaying; someone hands me the BEAST known as weed holding me still. And soon with those pretty boys, I am dancing and clinging . . . _______________________ August 3, 2017 Verse/Welcome To Hell Copyright Protected, ID 926638 Written for the contest, Iconic Songs sponsor, Silent One Second Place Inspired by the song - Hotel California, Eagles

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Silent One

Date: 9/4/2017 8:50:00 AM

This song has so many different interpretations and I liked yours.. congratulations on your placement..

Winged Warrior

Date: 8/4/2017 6:25:00 PM

Beautifully crafted my friend...hope everything is OK Constance...god bless...^WW^

Constance La France
Date: 8/8/2017 5:43:00 PM

Winged thanks for the beautiful and yes I am doing well

Curtis Johnson

Date: 8/4/2017 10:17:00 AM

Great choice Broken Wings. Best wishes in the contest. Curtis.

Constance La France
Date: 8/8/2017 5:44:00 PM

Thank you Curtis

Nette Onclaud

Date: 8/3/2017 5:23:00 PM

such a riveting poem inspired by the eagles' lyrics.. you are definitely back in finer shape, dear constance... hope you are well!... huggs

Constance La France
Date: 8/8/2017 5:46:00 PM

Nette thanks for visiting my poem and for that nice comment

Russell Sivey

Date: 8/3/2017 2:05:00 PM

Oh I love that song! And you have written something similar but enough different to be your very own! I really enjoyed your poem this afternoon! You have amazed me with your poetry for many years my friend and this one is one of my favs of yours! Great Work!!

Constance La France
Date: 8/8/2017 5:46:00 PM

Russell thanks for visiting my poem and for the compliment