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An Innocent Omen

I drive my route over the bridge. I see a small figure sit in the street, staring me down. A black puppy glares at me. I swerve away from the tiny life that could end mine. My white semi smashes into useless railings, and lunges over the ledge of the gray bridge. Dangling by wires and grinding metal, hearing tires screech and metal morph. I catch my breath. Searching for an escape, I hear shouts and cries from above. I climb out of the truck and grab the wire. Snap… and I fall back in the truck. Another wire becomes visible and within reach. It guides me to the rough rocky road. Allofasudden, the wire snaps. Allofasudden, the trailer falls. Allofasudden, a hand hoists me up. I am safe.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2011




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Date: 3/10/2016 1:19:00 PM
James, awesome poem LINDA
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Date: 7/19/2015 4:31:00 PM
JAMES, Stopped by to say hello, I enjoyed reading your poem today. FOREVER <3 SKAT
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Date: 4/4/2011 5:24:00 AM
Congratulations James on your win for the contest "The one that got away" sponsored by Thvia. Love, Carol
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Date: 4/2/2011 5:09:00 AM
Congratulations on the first place win in the contest of Thvia, james
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Date: 4/2/2011 2:53:00 AM
A cliff hanger indeed. Many congrats on your BIG WIN, James. Lainie
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Date: 4/2/2011 12:29:00 AM
Hi james, this is some poem, excellent story line, congrats. Harry
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Date: 4/1/2011 8:57:00 PM
unique write deserving of a super win, james.. CONGRATS to the maz..:) huggs, nette
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Date: 4/1/2011 8:56:00 PM
Congrats James on your fantastic win in Thvia's contest luv.. with this awesome entry .. enjoy your top ten win with luv...
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Date: 3/28/2011 11:39:00 AM
Enjoyed reading your wonderful poetry this today James. May you have a beautiful week of good health, love and baskets overflowing with inspiration. Love, Carol
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