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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

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Line Gauthier

Date: 9/29/2019 8:22:00 PM

Lovely imagery and overview of a life well lived, Timothy.

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 9/27/2019 4:25:00 AM

- Congratulations on your great winning poem, Timothy :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

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!

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..

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

Timothy Mcguire
Date: 9/26/2019 8:18:00 AM

Thank you Mahtab!