Regina Mcintosh Poet Enclosed Rhyme

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My Truckdriver

Driving at night, with the window down
Air in my hair, hands on the wheel
Him driving by me, there to reveal
His face clearly visible in the middle of town

Passing by him, I was startled and yearning
Wishing for the chance to say hello to him
He was my uncle and I felt it all on a whim
Even though I hoped, his head wasn’t turning

How could I be seeing him tonight,
Without a doubt his image in the window
Reminding me why I was stuck in limbo
Him the truckdriver – mostly out of sight.

He had given me so much of his heart
Pieces I still carried and pulled out often
Yet I had seen him there, lying inside a coffin
Tonight, I was haunted by the love he did impart

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Sam Kauffman October 16, 2020 at 4:13 PM This poem sent shivers down my back when I first read it Gina. Did the same thing again just now! The unexplainable on the loose! Congratulations and "pumpkins and treats and everything sweet" for Halloween.

Anne-Lise Andresen October 16, 2020 at 10:41 AM - Congratulations on your great Halloween poem, Gina :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Linda Alice Fowler October 15, 2020 at 11:29 AM What a beautiful tribute Gina. Very moving and appropriate. Congratulations on the win! Linda

Carolyn Devonshire October 15, 2020 at 10:21 AM The way you wrote this poem made it sound quite real, Regina. I can't imagine what it would be like to see the face of a departed loved one driving next to me. I was actually relieved when you said it was your uncle's face. Great work, Regina. Congratulations on a first-place win! Best wishes, Carolyn

Eve Roper October 4, 2020 at 3:19 PM Wow, Regina, the feeling of joy then deep sadness you created in the beautiful verse. I am glad to have the privilege of reading. Hugs Eve

Sam Kauffman October 14, 2019 at 1:49 PM Hi Gina - great idea for a "haunted poem an so well executed! Left me with shivers! Congrats!!

Debra Squyres September 30, 2019 at 4:01 PM Well this was a good haunting... though those two words seem to argue with themselves. I'd rather have a pleasant haunting than a scary one for sure. Good poem and congrats on your placement.

Constance La France September 28, 2019 at 1:34 PM Regina, like wow, this is horrific and terrific. Congratulations on your win in the contest!

Tania Kitchin September 28, 2019 at 11:52 AM Regina, congratulations on your first place win with your spooky ghost poem!

Gershon Wolf September 19, 2019 at 8:30 PM Wow. You had me going there. G.L. in the contest, Regina! :) gw

Anisha Dutta September 19, 2019 at 1:18 AM GREAT. Wishing best for contest

Lindsay Laurie September 18, 2019 at 5:36 PM Hello Regina … truly tells a tale of love and how much you miss your uncle - very good and well written - thank you Regina - Lindsay Regina Mcintosh September 18, 2019 at 9:51 PM thank you so much. I appreciate the kindness. God bless you

Brenda Chiri September 18, 2019 at 10:16 AM What an amazing poem!;) Regina Mcintosh September 18, 2019 at 9:50 PM Thanks so much. Prayers

Panagiota Romios September 18, 2019 at 6:54 AM Regina!an amazing poem. I am so impressed with you. This is top notch poetry, true artistry. A FAV! My prayers for a win! Panagiota Regina Mcintosh September 18, 2019 at 6:56 AM You're so kind... A blessing to me. I'm happy we met. Many prayers for you always.