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Rear View Mirror

I check my rear view mirror, Is it safe to change my lane, Side mirrors checked but its not clear, Everything’s fogged by pouring rain. I make my move and extreme pain, Airbags explode streams of light, Trails of yellow fire in my brain, Sirens reel in the dark night. Written by Lee Ramage July 29, 2011 For Nette Onclaud’s “Hutain this One” contest Won 6th place Dedicated to my sister-in-law who just had a near fatal accident.

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Carol Sunshine Brown

Date: 9/27/2011 10:15:00 AM

I am stopping by your wonderful poetry today to thank you for your kind comments on my writing Lee. Hope you have an inspiration filled week. Love, Carol

Charlotte Puddifoot

Date: 8/5/2011 3:35:00 PM

congrats on your win in the contest, a very good poem with a personal story behind it...

Dr.Ram Mehta

Date: 8/4/2011 1:34:00 PM

Congratulations on the win in the contest of nette, Lee

Jack Horne

Date: 8/4/2011 11:48:00 AM

Wow, so many contest results again! Many congrats for all your wins : )

Carol Sunshine Brown

Date: 8/4/2011 9:25:00 AM

Congratulations on your placement in Nette's "Hutain" contest Lee. Love, Carol

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 8/3/2011 11:47:00 PM

wow, wow, wow, I had a favorite but now I see THIS one. FAVE on this one. This is good stuff!!!

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

Date: 8/3/2011 5:40:00 PM

Congrats Lee on exciting win in Hutain contest with these amazing words .. kudos luv..

Caryl Ramsdale

Date: 8/3/2011 3:31:00 PM

Wow! What a survival story... Congratulations on your win in the HUTAIN THIS ONE...contest sponsored by Nette Onclaud. Good job! Blessings, Caryl

Cyndi Macmillan

Date: 7/29/2011 10:40:00 PM

Lee-Dear, I am so sad to read this! I hope she is okay!!!! Prayer sent your way that she heals. The poem IS well written and a heartfelt tribute to a loved family member. :-) Now, I would love you to write a SECOND Hutain, that directly follows this one...on her recovery, and perhaps an even deeper realization on the gift of life. Not now, but when a full recovery is made! Big Hug, Cyndi

Lee Ramage
Date: 7/29/2011 10:55:00 PM

Thanks so much Cyndi, that is very kind. Her accident was just Wednesday night, so everything is still raw. She is doing well, greatly appreciate your challenge, I will work on it later. Thanks again for your positive feedback, it really is so helpful. Lee

Jack Horne

Date: 7/29/2011 5:18:00 PM

Powerful and scary, Lee. Great piece. I'm glad your sister-in-law survived the accident

Lee Ramage
Date: 7/29/2011 10:53:00 PM

Thanks Jack, coming from such a skilled poet, your comments are greatly appreciated. Lee