Road Trip

Riding in the shotgun seat, of our old Chevrolet.
On the road to adventure, in the late part of May.
Annoying my dad, with the choice of music I play.
Damn my distracting him, we're now going the wrong way.

The road is dark and dusty, we're running out of day.
Ripping along at eighty, with not alot to say.
In the midst of that silence, I use the time to pray.
Please Lord can you help me, I need a safe place to stay.


Kim Merryman's Road Trip Contest.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

Poem

Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.

Please Login to post a comment

A  Avatar
September 5, 2013 at 7:52 AM
Congrats Richard.... SKAT
Lamoureux Avatar
September 5, 2013 at 8:38 AM
Thanks SKAT
Dietrich Avatar
September 1, 2013 at 2:25 PM
you are the second on the list to be "praying all the way!!" Congrats. I knew it was a winner the first time.
Lamoureux Avatar
September 2, 2013 at 6:56 PM
Thanks Andrea.
May Avatar
August 31, 2013 at 9:48 AM
congrats on your win Richard
Adams Avatar
August 31, 2013 at 8:43 AM
not good to drive while annoyed...being I drive a school bus I guess it's good I can block out noise if need be....good write,,, congrats on your win! :)
Morgan Avatar
August 31, 2013 at 7:54 AM
did you make it to a cabin? Congrats on your win. Morgan
A   Avatar
August 31, 2013 at 7:41 AM
Congratulations Richard,...love..Linda
Gorelick Avatar
August 30, 2013 at 9:32 PM
So many of these trips got out of hand..lol. congrats on your win.BG
Merryman Avatar
August 30, 2013 at 8:45 PM
Richard, thank you for supporting my contest and congrats for your 4th place win! Well done! Love, Kim
Seal Avatar
August 30, 2013 at 6:44 PM
I love road trips, always have, even the getting lost and falling out ones lol, this ends on the dark side though Rick, anyway great write for the contest, good luck, Take care, Richard
Dietrich Avatar
August 22, 2013 at 6:36 AM
I am thinking like Cecilia. you should be praying more for sanity!!! I like how you show the negative aspect of road trips with this one. I remember in the 70's, driving at 90 mph was the NORM!! good poem, and soupmail for ya.
Lamoureux Avatar
August 22, 2013 at 7:18 AM
Just think about all the fun I would have missed out on over the years.
Macfarlane Avatar
August 21, 2013 at 7:57 AM
While you were praying for safety on your road trip I was praying for sanity on mine....LOL. Good write Rick. Hugs
Lamoureux Avatar
August 21, 2013 at 8:07 AM
A good prayer, glad to see it was answered!
Anglesey Avatar
August 19, 2013 at 12:12 PM
Nothing scarier than riding with impatient and annoyed parents. I have some harrowing memories. I love the vivid imagery in your poetry.
Lamoureux Avatar
August 21, 2013 at 8:06 AM
Sorry to hear you can relate to this one. Thanks for commenting.
Ellison Avatar
August 17, 2013 at 7:33 PM
Impressed I am as with all of your writes! Could be a winner, Richard! Much luck... cheers from the East!
Lamoureux Avatar
August 21, 2013 at 8:05 AM
Thanks Jack
Gunatillake Avatar
August 17, 2013 at 8:45 AM
have you returned safely? I like to get lost like this. That is real adventure. When I was small walked in a tiny track to the neighboring village. The feeling I had was still haunts in me. You have penned nicely.
Lamoureux Avatar
August 17, 2013 at 10:15 AM
Thanks Manel, made it back but have been lost many times. Like most men I fail to ask for directions.
Manassian Avatar
August 17, 2013 at 8:40 AM
AWESOME! :)
Lamoureux Avatar
August 17, 2013 at 10:13 AM
Thanks
Manassian Avatar
August 17, 2013 at 8:39 AM
AWESOME! :)
Lamoureux Avatar
August 17, 2013 at 10:14 AM
more thanks *lol*
Sirak Avatar
August 17, 2013 at 8:27 AM
Great poem. I remember how as kids our noise distracted our parents and if we were too quiet they were distracted wondering what we were up to. I posted two poems this morning, wanted to let you know.
Lamoureux Avatar
August 17, 2013 at 10:13 AM
Thanks Monterey, I am on my way.
Get a Premium Membership
Turn off ads, get more exposure for your poetry, and get more features with a Premium Membership.
Book: Diverse Voices: The Poetry of Human Rights and the Pursuit of Peace