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A U-Turn

Jam packed little brown suitcase Post cards along the way Scenic route seemed right to race Under the sun a thirsty runaway Travailing down the road Sign on truck heavy load Passing by written like wash me A little hand a cross Jesus loves thee moment Thoughts of turning around The world to see it can be found Driving down the byways thinking A road house the stop for drinking Broken glass the hard times are here The running car a getaway Grabbing the girl an excited fear Maybe she will help show the gateway Toll both ahead I have to pay this time Handed change paper fold maybe a rhyme God loves you turn around please A small laugh when read into the breeze Broken heart there she goes lassie sped Got rid of some junk need a place to stay A little more class ran the chassis red Turning into the hotel a friendly café Unpacked to stay a little thru A shot to many heart disarray Grasping the bible to my dismay Scribbled in black and blue U-turn heed post cards along the way Listen now I will show you the way Hearken to me lose not your own soul For I have finished first place I love you so

Copyright © | Year Posted 2010




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Date: 2/23/2010 3:10:00 PM
Like following a road, and not knowing what will be seen next, interesting poem and flow, John. By the way, it's ok if you disagree with my haiku ending, I took it to be a sunset. Raul couldn't tell me for sure what it was. WEre it a sunrise, I'd have put a different ending to it! Luv ya, andrea
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Date: 2/23/2010 1:26:00 PM
Inspirational and insightful poem. Much for the reader to think about. Nice use of imagery to convey this story. Thank you for sharing it with us and for your comment. Keep on writing! Karen
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Date: 2/23/2010 11:56:00 AM
Wow, excellent play on words... Keep the pen flowing....:JP]
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