David William Breidenthal Poet Free verse

London Bridge: Here I Come - Or Not Hah

California, California, oh pretty, sunny California
Well, farewell for now till I leave far too sunny Arizona

Boredom kingdom overruled me substantially,
So I talked my sister's ears off automatically

Bloodstream tainted with filth of what-I’ve-done
Forgiveness within is on the run in deserty nature fun

Beyond the highway in the vehicle-made shade and eager-fervor sun
Here I come, family and fun and/or work to be done, I call shot-gun and won!

I’m good, I’m good, good grief – are you? For real???
I knew you needed relief from the brief-grief you feel

No biggie much when stress and anxiety comes our merry way
Because all night and day shall be as bright as marvelous May

My mind is the opposite of noisy, annoying traffic surprisingly
Chatting back and forth with my super spectacular sister in her cocoa-colored car regretlessly

Now, I am in the future in Arizona thankfully!!!! Finally here with family!
I said “London Bridge, here I go!” and arrived in Lake Havasu, instead, in glee..

Boy, what a long, but OK roadtrip... (naw)
Now, Where’s a lake of beautiful blue (as we fuss due to the heat)
Where I can take a refreshing dip? (yeah!)
Oh! It is next to us, what a treat (for my sake and ours too, whoohoo!)
No worries, we are fine, don't trip! (hah)

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Anil Deo August 17, 2018 at 4:35 AM Now, you got me thinking of this other London Bridge. I must be brave in the heat of Arizona, since Global Warming seems to have arrived. Yes, it does have the feel of a happy song (Yay for AC!) David William Breidenthal August 17, 2018 at 5:57 AM Ah I see, yeah I understand what you're saying! Yeah. The one in Arizona, not the other London Bridge. AC is super cool here and the heat is unbearable. Haha but I still luv it here. Songs are still poetry with music~ so sing awaaay xD -JWE

Kim Rodrigues August 14, 2018 at 7:07 AM When the lake comes into view, then you cool off and shake off the trip. :) David William Breidenthal August 17, 2018 at 5:57 AM Aww haha thanks for your sweet comment!

Brandy Nicole August 8, 2018 at 12:04 PM This almost reads like a song- maybe I should sing along. :) Or not. Lol. I like the way your thoughts flow and where they go, or not go. Welcome to Arizona once again. I have been there before, and may go again one day. :) Who knows. This is such a fun write. ~ Brandy David William Breidenthal August 8, 2018 at 10:44 PM :) Sing my song/verse whenever you want! Thanks, Arizona is exciting and of course, super hot, but nice AC here (yay). You should come and visit Lake Havasu City in Arizona - it is well-known for the London Bridge and it is cool! -JWE

Jan Allison August 8, 2018 at 4:13 AM Of course you are going to have to continue on your travels to see the London bridge in situ on the Thames - could fly over and meet you for a cuppa lol. Love the poem David and the wit about your lovely laura. Really loved this couplet "I’m good, I’m good, good grief – are you? For real??? I knew you needed relief from the brief-grief you feel" :-) keep on writing!:-) hugs Jan xx David William Breidenthal August 8, 2018 at 6:06 AM That would be spectacular! (~= Thank you so much by the way, the London Bridge here is splendid and intriguing. Oh yeah, that part in my poem is clever and witty. Hehe. It is one of my favorite parts. I treasure the creativity and passion there. Thanks! Keep writing with your might too. *hugz

Tom Cunningham August 8, 2018 at 1:47 AM Would love to do a US road trip, room, room for one more ? David William Breidenthal August 8, 2018 at 2:51 AM :) Sure, come along for the ride haha -JWE