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Music From a Stop Go Girl

Away with work Up Kaitaia way I’d driven for miles I’d driven all day. In a beautiful place I was feeling alone So great was the distance Between me and my home. I came round a corner To see works on the road What gave me the grin Was a sight to behold. A stop go lady She was dancing and moving Jiggling the booty Twirling and grooving Funky and crazy Not a care in the world As I unwound the window A smile she unfurled. A gap toothed grin From a proud Maori face I told her she’d struck me By her style and her grace. “Bro it’s OK, It’s easy to me When I’m out in the open Feeling so free Some think I’m crazy But I don’t really care They don’t know my story The music, only I hear.” Then she boogied me through As I beamed and I waved A new rule for my future On that day she paved. 4th October 2015 * Based on a true story

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Lindsay Laurie

Date: 10/5/2015 7:31:00 PM

G'day Mark... you would think that job would bore people to death in hot sun or driving rain, but with all jobs, there are those who happily enjoy doing it, and with more than a smile... a nice tale Mark - Lindsay

Caycay Jennings

Date: 10/4/2015 6:56:00 PM

OK, 'stop go girl' - is that where you pay toll for using the road? I have never heard it. Whatever is is, I want some of what she'd taken. Kidding. I love the carefree tone of the poem and rhyme that so well compliment her 'tone.' An enjoyable read, Mark ... CayCay

Mark Woods
Date: 10/4/2015 7:08:00 PM

Down south buying Bulls today so please excuse the fat fingers on the cell phone. At road works here in the "hicks" there is normally (the pc term) traffic management coordinators that stand at either end to direct the traffic through the road works. They hold a wee sign that says stop on one side and go on the other. It would be a bit boring!

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 10/4/2015 1:02:00 PM

what a pleasant way to do the contest. I think it is also cool that you used a TRUE story!!

Mark Woods
Date: 10/4/2015 1:13:00 PM

Thank you Andrea, I have seen some interesting things in life and this was one memory that sprang straight to mind when the competition was posted.

Michael Tor

Date: 10/3/2015 11:41:00 PM

Mark people are the spice of life. They touch us in so many ways. An aspiring dancer perhaps or just having fun just because she can. Maybe she was bored. Maybe she was craving attention, I guess it doesn't matter because at those moments it was for you to enjoy and smile. That's what it was I think, lol/ Nice write enjoyed like you this delightful woman Mark.

Mark Woods
Date: 10/3/2015 11:57:00 PM

Michael I think you are right. The enjoyment was definitely in the moment, and for whatever the reason she was doing it, God bless her for being just her. A welcome change from the usual stop/go people and the odd dreary wave.

Robert Lindley

Date: 10/3/2015 9:06:00 PM

A GREAT POEM ON AN AMAZING SIGHT. Some people give inspiration and joy by just being themselves and openly sharing their glee. Now you have story to share and it led you to writs a great poem too! A7

Mark Woods
Date: 10/3/2015 10:18:00 PM

Being yourself despite what anyone else thinks is such an important trait to have, and I've wondered if she had the same effect on anyone else.

Jan Allison

Date: 10/3/2015 4:38:00 PM

Oh that must have been an amazing experience mark sure made me smile:-) hugs jan xx

Mark Woods
Date: 10/3/2015 4:48:00 PM

While I was up there I made a point of driving through those road works half a dozen times. Not once did I go through when she wasn't dancing. I so admired her spirit and zest for life, it certainly had an impact on me.