"i Am a Laid Back Fact"

In my eighteen wheeler rolling, I am like a salmon fish in the rapids shoaling! Spawn’s flowing 
next generation’s showing!  Black smoke a rolling from smoke stack.

I am laid back, I don’t snort crack, I take time to stop and get some java black, and  hit 
sleeper sack! I don’t let my mind get out of whack!

Even my cb handle  is, ‘Laid Back’, I acquired the name way back, in driving school, I live 
good life  jack!

“Laid Back”, my cb handle on the radio, and my 460 Cummins an’t slow, she’ll blow and go, 
she climbs Cabbage mountain in a snow, “good buddy, come back!”

I hear drama queen, playing her scene, on cb radio, her sultry voice saying, “I am Back!”

Inviting me to stop at a TA travel stop, telling me what all kind of food they got, I tell her I 
am already late, can’t stop!” Been there, done that, all they got is slop!

Again I hear drama queen, cussing a stream, saying, "you’re the lying-est  S.O.B. I’ve ever 
seen." But I am not mean, I just don’t make this type scene. 

I pull over on shoulder to miss lost tire tread called an alligator, as a 40 pound possum, runs 
under my trailer, meeting his alter meta.

A beautiful dream, the trucker scene, all the world I mean! I’ve not been mean, I am laid 
back. And I don’t let my mind get off track! Don’t smoke dope! Don’t get on that slope! 

I am laid back! I stay on track! I am Love, I live, that’s  what I give. So if you want to live, 
Love is what you give.
 
To live laid back, you must stay on track. And out of drama queen’s sack. For she has that 
knack, to draw you back, into a life of your mind that’s cracked, a life minus Agape fact.

It’s time for humanity to pull over and rest, from a mind of fest. This trucker wishes you all 
the best, be Love’s guest. For of a mind of fest, your life can become a mess. Be laid back, 
keep your mind on a reality of Love’s fact! I am drew back ,“I am Laid Back!”

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Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Brown Avatar
July 8, 2011 at 10:33 AM
I enjoyed reading your amazing poetry today Moses. I hope you have a wonderful weekend filled with good health, love, laughter, and loads of inspiration. Love, Carol
Devonshire Avatar
July 14, 2010 at 7:07 PM
That's our John. Always laid back and on a spiritual track. Blessings and congratulations on your win in Carol's contest! Love, Carolyn
Fraser Avatar
July 14, 2010 at 11:09 AM
John, this is pretty darned good. Thoroughly enjoyable read my man. Many congratulations on your win in Carol's contest >> James
Sweetheart Avatar
July 13, 2010 at 6:40 PM
Congrats Moses on your winning poem in the Perfect World contest with this magnificent write and another win for u to so enjoy my friend.. with luv..
Brown Avatar
July 13, 2010 at 4:35 PM
Congratulations John on placing in my "In My Perfect World Contest" July 13, 2010. Love, Carol
Brown Avatar
June 4, 2010 at 3:27 AM
Oh my I thought I commented on this one before I guess I just read it. My cb handle was Half Pint years ago. I truly enjoyed reading this again and I am adding it to my favorites John. I wish to thank you for your kind comments. Stay safe out there on the roads my friend. Love, Carol
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June 3, 2010 at 12:38 PM
Cool tittle,,, love this write,... enjoyed
Sweetheart Avatar
June 1, 2010 at 5:56 PM
Spectacular Moses.. left me breathless reading it... SOUP MAIL...luv.. "Sweetheart"
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June 1, 2010 at 9:51 AM
If we could not find mobility then we are trapped to face our greatest fear of drowning to desolation. Thank you John for making my poem to be worthy to the eyes of the readers. (^_^) N|oel.
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June 1, 2010 at 12:56 AM
Thank you for the honour bestowed upon my poem in your stimulating contest John.Rgds Brian
Johnson Avatar
May 31, 2010 at 8:34 PM
Thank you John for sponsoring this great contest and for finding merit in mine. I did look up the verses and took them as a clue to what you were looking for. Thanks, Joyce
Horsman Avatar
May 31, 2010 at 1:57 AM
all in a day's work John, very interesting poem just love it! harry
Chachere Avatar
May 30, 2010 at 9:46 PM
the beginning was humorous to me.and this would be very helping to someone who is in a rush with their life until they realize they need to slow down, but how can they when its such a mess.you're very wise, to know that 'agape' is understanding that love is that and so much more in life, you'll have it in your life, by just realizing that..even a little. being positive also helps. i really like this John, you sound tired though, stay laid back when ever you can, okay(: -Always&Forever Lynette
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May 30, 2010 at 4:54 PM
Great write, John. That road could be very stressful and it is good that you were laid back or you might be dead or health gone...Keep the creative pen flowing..Thanks for stopping by and commenting on my work..We have been out of town for our vacation and I have to face going back to the routine of life now...Sara
Johnson Avatar
May 30, 2010 at 2:34 PM
Stay right there on track, John. I wouldn't mind meeting you on the road. I know you would not run into me. Love, Joyce
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May 30, 2010 at 9:15 AM
I didnt understand it at first,but as an addict i analysed and well all i can see this is very "Laid OUT" :) that what poetry's about i guess.BIG THUMBS UP !!(Y)
Dietrich Avatar
May 29, 2010 at 8:16 PM
john, I appreciate your comment in my grammar blog. I hope you realize I was talking about poetry that is to be published. On a site like this, it is all very heartfelt and I see so many kinds of poetry, it is quite fun for me. This one for instance, is quite good. There is nothing wrong with using the words of a layman in one's poem or in not sounding like an egghead. This is one that I would put as a very enjoyable one! Easy to understand and amost perfectly punctuated too. haha. LUv, Andrea
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May 29, 2010 at 9:54 AM
You certainly enjoy the best life has to offer, John, staying "on track" and true to yourself as you cross the miles in your truck. Guess you have a lot of time to think about what's meaningful during those hours of travel. Great use of internal rhyme throughout the poem! Wish I could have joined you on one of these road trips. I can only imagine the discussions we might have had along the way. Love, Carolyn
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