The Ride

the ride

the world waited
for me to catch up
I did
found it moved much too slow

I whirled twirled laughed and danced
much too fast
reluctantly slowed became aware
found the precise speed
in tune in synch in love

harmony marriage family friends
so vivid so vague
the world now too fast
watching it orbit leaving me behind
but oh what a ride
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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Vinson Avatar
February 27, 2017 at 4:49 PM
Nice going, Carl, and a great theme that hits most of us....
Palmer Avatar
February 27, 2017 at 6:13 PM
Thanks for letting me know it's understood, Doug, that you can relate.
Palmer Avatar
November 9, 2016 at 11:21 AM
This poem was voted contest winner 11/9/16. Thank you, Brian Strand for this honor.
Strand Avatar
November 9, 2016 at 1:15 PM
Thank you Carl for supporting my contests.Best wishes with your creative endeavours.
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