Robert L. Hinshaw Poet Rhyme

Along Roads Less Traveled

Oft' I've traveled on interstate highways to reach my final destination,
With white knuckles grasping the steering wheel in great trepidation!
I whiz along at seventy-five and for my safety offer a fervent prayer.
'Tis akin to driving the Indy 500 speeding like a bat out of you know where!

I prefer to whiz along at 25 miles per hour on a quaint country road,
Enjoying scenery sans billboards and such in a more relaxing mode!
I can stop by an eatery for good ol' country grub run by Mom and Pop,
And browse among other peoples trash at my leisure in an antique shop!

I stop by to fill up on gas and happily discover something rather rare;
The man fills the tank, cleans the windshield and checks my tires for air!
Fields of amber grain gently wave at me depicting a scene so bucolic,
And a herd of deer in a yonder copse contentedly graze and frolic!

A farmer waves to me as he tends his field of melons and cantaloupe,
And I'm thrilled to see across the way a magnificent herd of antelope!
I enjoy the witty verse of poets on Burma Shave Signs along the way,
And faded Mail Pouch Tobacco signs on barns filled with scented hay!

At the whim of each vagabond breeze, old windmills turn and creak.
Timbers rumble as I cross a wooden bridge above a rippling creek.
Although my automobile gathers dust along a road that is graveled,
How I relish traveling along quaint country roads that are less traveled!

Robert L. Hinshaw, CMSgt, USAF, Retired

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Darlene De Beaulieu November 12, 2016 at 1:47 PM Robert, road less travelled are the best roads I read the book on that title I did not understand it. That book was way over my head [I did not understand it.} I like your version of The Road Not Travelled. I enjoyed your poem. Robert L. Hinshaw November 12, 2016 at 5:04 PM Thank you, Darlene - glad you enjoyed the ride - bob h

Jan Allison July 23, 2016 at 6:28 PM We try to go along little lanes on our Island to get off the beaten track - really enjoyed taking a trip with you:-) hugs Jan xx Robert L. Hinshaw July 24, 2016 at 1:42 PM Glad you enjoyed the ride, Jan. Best on you - bob

Andrea Dietrich July 20, 2016 at 3:22 PM So quaint the scene you described. In Oregon where I visited for the 4th, you are forced NOT to fill the gas in your car. it's against the law to do it. I could never enjoy going 25 miles an hour, but I sure enjoy the bucolic scenery! Robert L. Hinshaw July 21, 2016 at 9:23 AM Thanks so much, Andrea - glad you enjoyed the ride. I used to work in a gas station as a kid and back then we had to give a car the full treatment when they stopped in to gas up. Best to you - bob

Carol Eastman July 19, 2016 at 10:54 AM I miss the days of those Burma Shave signs. Life was so different then... And everyone was happy to have that weekend car trip... to see the world.

Joseph P. DiMino July 3, 2016 at 2:24 PM Delightful! I needed that great drive. Blessings my friend...and thank you. Beautiful writing! Robert L. Hinshaw July 9, 2016 at 3:55 PM Thank you, Joe. Glad you were along for the ride and enjoyed it. Best to you - bob lh

Richard Lamoureux July 3, 2016 at 9:24 AM I'd enjoy a road trip with you Robert. Great poem. Robert L. Hinshaw July 3, 2016 at 2:21 PM thank you, Richard for your kind comment, support and encouragement - bob h

Barbara Gorelick July 3, 2016 at 12:21 AM Have been "away" for awhile...came back to find this little gem. Hope all is well with you dear...BG

Old Man Emu July 2, 2016 at 8:49 PM Nice poem Robert, enjoyed the read. Happy travels. Kind regards, Craig