Carriage Driver

From this stark perch,
a great divide
from those who ride
with pinky raised.

Inured by wealth;
their lives unfazed, 
quick glances glazed.
They see me not.

RIDE ON A PATHYA VA - Poetry Contest “Carriage”
04 Aug 2014
David Mohn
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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Nance Avatar
August 11, 2014 at 4:18 PM
Grats on your win!! :)
Guzzi Avatar
August 11, 2014 at 2:54 PM
Congrad's on your win. Light & Love
Richards Avatar
August 11, 2014 at 9:15 AM
I agree with Nette......this is quite unique, and a different twist in the contest!..........a clever idea, and social statement ! Well done!
Onclaud Avatar
August 10, 2014 at 10:44 AM
you create a stark reality about division of socio-economic classes, david... how unique!.. thanks for supporting my contest and huge cheers on your top win.. huggs
Allison Avatar
August 10, 2014 at 9:21 AM
Lovely take on the theme a worthy winner:-) Hugs jan xxx
Walker  Avatar
August 10, 2014 at 7:12 AM
Nicely perceived David... Congratulations! 1st Nette placed you... Verlena
Mehta Avatar
August 10, 2014 at 5:23 AM
Nice take on the theme of the contest, Congrats on this great win, david
Dietrich Avatar
August 5, 2014 at 2:53 PM
I really like how you did yours on the division of the classes. Those with raised pinkies. Curses on them. haha!
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