Ghost Rider In Vegas

He caught a ride to somewhere going nowhere;
first hopped inside a slowed-down limousine.
The driver felt a chill and turned to stare
at someone seated in the back unseen.

A new car’s scent; the passenger smelled nothing.
The seat of luxury he could not feel.
The driver then off-key began to sing
to no one as he slowly tapped the wheel.

His passenger joined in and crooned unheard
that ancient tune “It was a very good year,”
his old blue eyes once clear becoming blurred,
and down his cheek there rolled a single tear.

Again compelled, the chauffeur turned his head -
then saw a small spot where the tear was shed.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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Eberhart Avatar
June 29, 2015 at 11:56 AM
Oh Good Grief, it just happened again. Surely soon I shall be impressed by something which you did not pen.. Your work is always quality.
Yvonne Avatar
October 18, 2014 at 7:40 PM
Spooky! Fits Kelly's new contest Ghost Stories. I had already read this one but I wanted another read. It is as good as I remembered.
Yvonne Avatar
October 18, 2014 at 7:31 PM
There was a duck who walked into a store and said, “got any candy?” The storekeeper said, “no, we don’t.” The next day, the duck went into the same store and asked the same thing and got the same anwer. The duck kept going back every day for a week and asked the same thing and kept getting the same answer until the store keeper got so angry he said, “if you come in here and ask that again, I will hit you on the head with a hammer!” The next day, the duck walks into the store and asks, “got a hammer?” The store keeper says, “no.” Then the duck asks, “got any candy?”
Babcock Avatar
September 10, 2014 at 9:15 PM
This is an enchanting story. Nicely done. love phyl
Dunn Avatar
June 23, 2014 at 8:10 PM
I really enjoyed reading this one awhile ago so I thought why not do it again, and yes the second time around was just as enjoyAble. Love the spooky neigher world quality to it, it gives me chills for real. But I like to be scared I know i'm wired right. But I believe all human beings have to pleasureable need hidden deep within at leas I'm not afraid to admit it where others won't say so. Thanks again for the nights chilly experience lol cheri
Marcum Wong Avatar
June 18, 2014 at 2:28 PM
Andrea, Your first line is absolute perfection and sets the tone for the rest of this wonderful creation. I loved the intrigue and the magic moment of recall to a divine singer who is probably still riding around in that decadent limousine, unseen. Congratulations on your win!
Richards Avatar
June 18, 2014 at 10:00 AM
So different was your take on the contest, ..memories of Sinatra that remain in the place that knew him the best...and have never been the same since he left. Well done!
A. Sharma Avatar
June 18, 2014 at 9:12 AM
Ahhhh great one Andrea ! Ghosts I love ,,, a clever write on theme ! Congrats on win !
Smith Avatar
June 18, 2014 at 7:08 AM
Love it Andrea!!.. Sinatra!.. Maybe he will share a ride with Newton one day..lol.. Congrats on your win with this awesome write.. Hugs.. Arlene.
May Avatar
June 18, 2014 at 3:05 AM
A well crafted write Andrea...congrats on the win
Devonshire Avatar
June 17, 2014 at 5:08 PM
Dear Andrea, Already commented, but still wanted to offer congratulations on your wonderful win!
Gibson Avatar
June 17, 2014 at 3:59 PM
Loved this the first time I read it. Great interpretation. Congratulations, Andrea.
Horne Avatar
June 15, 2014 at 8:54 AM
love this one, Andrea
Sirak Avatar
June 12, 2014 at 7:43 AM
Fantastic! Old blue eyes sings once more.
Dunn Avatar
June 11, 2014 at 8:18 PM
Remind me the next time I go to Vegas to take a cab don't rent a limo lol. A killer thriller that's bad to bone wonderful like your imagery and dark approach. It drives reader to read every line and than to read it again afterwards because it's so cool scary. bravo a 6 on the scale loved it totally cheri
Sergi Avatar
June 11, 2014 at 10:50 AM
Hi Andrea: Thanks for the comment on my fathers day. I still miss him.
Anish Avatar
June 11, 2014 at 9:23 AM
The ghost of Sinatra still haunts the land. Fine poetry here! Peace& Love Matthew Anish
Schumacker Avatar
June 11, 2014 at 6:24 AM
Hi Andrea, Very nice nostalgic poem. I had the fortune of seeing Sinatra perform that song, It was a very good year." up close in Atlantic City when I lived there. Very well done sonnet, Keep up the great work. Have a great day. Earl
Goller Avatar
June 10, 2014 at 9:56 PM
that's a lovely imaginary Sonnet poem, I enjoyed reading it,God bles you,Hugs!Erich
Johnson Avatar
June 10, 2014 at 9:41 PM
Truly enjoyed this Andrea. Your imagination went for quite a ride. So well done.
Ferry Avatar
June 10, 2014 at 5:07 PM
Are you a fan? Did you ever see him perform?
Carrillo Avatar
June 10, 2014 at 2:37 PM
Andrea; I loved this, Was that true, or did you make it up? I thought the passenger was Frank Sinatra. Hey girl I'm still hanging on. They have not called me yet. ... Lucilla
Carroll Avatar
June 10, 2014 at 1:51 PM
Creative and captivating story Andrea!
Horsman Avatar
June 10, 2014 at 9:53 AM
oh right up there with your very best, Andrea, some times i am lost for words, when reading poetry like this,,one from a pen driven by such inner strength
Nance Avatar
June 9, 2014 at 9:18 PM
Wowee awesome :) Love it ! I would be honored to be visited by that ghost ;)
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