A Bend In the Road

I could see the bend in the road ahead and I could feel my stomach twisting with its presence. This would be my new beginning, my new home, and I was afraid of what this life change could bring me. As I began to get nearer my hands gripped the wheel tighter. I could feel my palms begin to sweat as I white-knuckled the wheel. I slowly pressed the brake as I entered the curve and I felt my whole body tense. Then I quickly accelerated, and in one swift motion I was through the curve and speeding down the road toward my new home. As I watched my surroundings change, I knew that bend in the road would be a joyous point for every time I came home.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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March 13, 2016 at 11:05 PM
Darla, Enjoyed the way you expressed every line. Please keep writing, hope to see a new one from you again. LOVE LINDA
Merrill Avatar
May 19, 2014 at 1:36 AM
Hi Darla. I once dated a girl named Darla. I like your writes...nicely done...xxx...mel
Med Avatar
May 14, 2014 at 1:56 PM
Nice ink... go on, this is a good work
Watson Avatar
May 13, 2014 at 12:38 PM
Fabulous poem but don't be doing any reverse driving, That would be stunt driving , lol
Kos Avatar
May 5, 2014 at 1:36 PM
I agree with Paul Callus's comment. Very masterfully conveyed poem. Wonderful poem.
Callus Avatar
April 30, 2014 at 10:01 AM
Anticipation .... not sure what lies in store; but no turning back...determined....and you're glad that you made the right choice! Lovely poem; strongly expressed. // paul
Toil Avatar
April 27, 2014 at 6:54 PM
DH, A wonderful expression of awakening to new possibilities, of new hope, and the dawning of a new life. Embrace your life, DH! And hang on to that wheel! Love always...BH
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