My Truckdriver

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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

Date: 10/16/2020 4:13:00 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

Date: 10/16/2020 10:41:00 AM

- Congratulations on your great Halloween poem, Gina :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Linda Alice Fowler

Date: 10/15/2020 11:29:00 AM

What a beautiful tribute Gina. Very moving and appropriate. Congratulations on the win! Linda

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 10/15/2020 10:21:00 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

Date: 10/4/2020 3:19:00 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

Date: 10/14/2019 1:49:00 PM

Hi Gina - great idea for a "haunted poem an so well executed! Left me with shivers! Congrats!!

Debra Squyres

Date: 9/30/2019 4:01:00 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.