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Backstreets

As I travel down 
The roads of my life
I love the easy roads
Brightly lit
And easy to roll down

As I pass the exits
Of the backstreets of my mind
I see

Regret Street
Sorry Avenue
Anger Way
Memory Lane
Excitement Road
Love Highway
Happy Lane

I wonder what backstreet 
I will choose to visit
I love the exits 
That bring joy
And wonderful memories

When I least expect it
My ride may break down
And I am forced to relive
A dark backstreet that brings
Pain and bad memories

I realize this trip is life
All roads are not smooth 
Some have detours
And many potholes
But I will not stop
I will keep running
For this trip 
Makes up who I am

In The Backstreets of My Mind Poetry Contest
Sponsored by: Silent One
9/23/19

Copyright © Timothy Mcguire | Year Posted 2019

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Line Gauthier Date: 9/29/2019 8:22:00 PM Lovely imagery and overview of a life well lived, Timothy. Login to Reply

Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 9/27/2019 4:25:00 AM - Congratulations on your great winning poem, Timothy :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Login to Reply Timothy Mcguire Date: 9/27/2019 5:56:00 PM Hugs back with a big thank you!

Constance La France Date: 9/26/2019 4:10:00 PM Timothy congratulations on your win in the contest with this excellent poem! Login to Reply Timothy Mcguire Date: 9/27/2019 5:55:00 PM Thank you again Dear Heart!

Silent One Date: 9/26/2019 3:37:00 PM thats a lot of streets.. nice take on the contest.. Congratulations on your placement in the contest.. Login to Reply Timothy Mcguire Date: 9/27/2019 5:55:00 PM Thank you very much for your kind words and encouragement!

Mahtab Bangalee Date: 9/26/2019 5:27:00 AM When I least expect it/ My ride may break down/ And I am forced to relive/ A dark backstreet that brings/ Pain and bad memories../// it's beautiful poetic and didactic expression Login to Reply Timothy Mcguire Date: 9/26/2019 8:18:00 AM Thank you Mahtab!

Quoth Theraven Date: 9/25/2019 11:24:00 PM Timothy, Awww the backstreets..so nice the journey. Bring quarters for the toll booths, just in case you find yourself on 'Easy street'. -Richard Login to Reply Timothy Mcguire Date: 9/25/2019 11:35:00 PM That's funny Quoth!

Richard Lamoureux Date: 9/24/2019 7:22:00 AM This is cool Timothy. Login to Reply

Line Gauthier Date: 9/23/2019 7:30:00 PM We can all relate, Timothy. Login to Reply Timothy Mcguire Date: 9/25/2019 11:36:00 PM Thank you Miss Line