Ideology

We drove home on that Sunday. The summer I was twelve
it was hot, windows down
instructing me about freedom,
liberties, rights, never considered self. 
A lager fixed firmly between your legs
as you drummed the steering wheel
in unison to oldies from the radio.
It was a 66' Ford pickup, green with the smell
of pride that hung from the rear view
swinging to the road. I remember 
it was like a personality that was assigned 
to you, which is not yours at all.

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Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 9/29/2009 6:08:00 AM

What a wonderful memory to have, Jason! When I was young, our family took many car trips and you brought back the togetherness we shared in this great write! Love, Carolyn

Patti Masterman

Date: 8/3/2009 9:12:00 PM

This is really powerful. You did a great job of painting this portrait. I could feel myself agreeing with your viewpoint that it was like putting on a suit of clothes (the music..the car..etc)

Sara Kendrick

Date: 8/2/2009 2:21:00 PM

Very descriptive. I can feel the heat and hear the talk. Sara

Christopher Higgins

Date: 8/2/2009 1:32:00 PM

Brilliant write my friend..."it was like a personality that was assigned to you"..this line speaks loudly...good writing.