On Georgia Roads

August 1965
Laying hot tar and sand 
Swarms of  mosquitoes
Broiling summer sun
Warm water tasted cool
Low pay, nasty job
No job, no pay
Endless stretches ahead
Laying hot tar, sand, 
Sweat, and what was left
of my self esteem
On Georgia roads
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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December 27, 2019 at 3:46 PM
So sad. Very powerful. Excellent write. Loads of emotion and imagery is sharp... or in this case... hot and steamy. Ann
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December 27, 2019 at 10:02 PM
Thank you for the comments. Glad you enjoyed it - Peter
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