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West Mountain Road

We made a trip to town today
And took West Mountain Road.
My friend and I prefer that  way
Back there, where time has slowed.

We drove past farms in rolling hills
Where cattle grazed in shade
The creek we crossed wore summer frills
A flowery masquerade

Huge towering trees were thick as thieves
Which hid us from the sun
Still on occasion, through the leaves 
He'd tag us on the run

"round hairpin curves, slowed to a crawl
As slow as one would walk
Protected by an old stone wall
Ignored by squirrel and hawk

We reached the summit way too soon
Rewarded by the view
The height and beauty made us swoon
One reason most eschew

It was a roller-coaster ride
We marveled at our luck
A quick descent down the backside
Wind swirling in the truck

We coasted all the way downtown
To shop and grab a snack
Then raced before the sun went down
To take West Mountain Road back.


     By Daniel Turner

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Kim Rodrigues March 9, 2023 at 9:08 AM Sounds like a very nice trip! Daniel Turner March 9, 2023 at 9:45 AM Thank you, Kim. indeed, it is a lovely drive. Always my pleasure when you drop by:)

Deb M August 17, 2022 at 1:27 AM Absolutely love this poem Daniel…I was there with you enjoying myself. Beautifully described! Debx Daniel Turner August 17, 2022 at 12:38 PM Thank you, Deb. I appreciate your kindness. You are welcome to tag along anytime you like, Be well and have a great day.

Vijay Pandit May 24, 2022 at 2:38 PM Enjoyed the journey with you Daniel--back there, where time has slowed. You are a true nature lover and it shows in your descriptions. At ease by the farm, where cattle graze--and the rolling hills.

Susan Lawrence May 24, 2022 at 10:37 AM I love this journey you have created Daniel ! So happy to have found you and your wonderful work ! I felt like I was riding along in your pocket . Warm wishes, Susan :)

Jerry T Curtis February 27, 2022 at 12:57 PM Love it , and I'm with Connie on this, you are missed my friend

Connie Marcum Wong February 18, 2022 at 10:43 AM Daniel, I am missing you and poetry like this that feeds the soul. I hope you are well and happy my friend. I believe I asked you if you have compiled your poems into a book I may purchase? I would still like to know. I was disappointed that more of your poetry was not in the PS anthology, but I know we were only allowed three. You are one of my favorite poets and I always know, I I am going to love every poem. I could see the cows grazing in my mind as I read this. Beautiful! Fave! Love xxoo

Judy Ball December 6, 2021 at 5:29 PM This is so beautifully worded it took me with you along West Mountain Road. Loved every word. God Bless, JB Daniel Turner December 7, 2021 at 9:10 AM Hello Judy. Thank you so much. Wishing you and yours The Happiest of Holidays:)

Harry Horsman December 2, 2021 at 12:32 AM LOve this Daniel, and how you drive the sentiment. Daniel Turner December 7, 2021 at 9:09 AM Thank you, Harry. Great to see you again. Wishing you and yours the Happiest of Holidays:)

Jeannie Cronin November 29, 2021 at 9:43 AM I love these drives. Have to do them every couple of weeks or so to find my sanity. Beautiful write, I hope every word is true, but if not, follow your imagination…it’s the winding roads that give the truest reflection of ourselves. Daniel Turner November 30, 2021 at 6:30 AM Hello Jeannie, yes it is true. We take the mountain road because it's closer and there is no road construction. lol Great to see you and yes the winding roads are the best:) Wishing you and yours the happiest of holidays.

Heidi Sands November 23, 2021 at 8:05 AM I enjoyed this ride DT. Beautiful and fun . I hope all is well and you have a nice Thanksgiving :) Daniel Turner November 30, 2021 at 1:53 PM Thank you Heidi. Each day is like the last. The sun rises, the sun sets. I am well. Spending as much time outdoors that is humanly possible, at my age. LOL

Joanna Daniel November 22, 2021 at 10:18 PM Loved reading this once again, DT, hope you are doing well:) sending wishes and prayers:) Daniel Turner November 30, 2021 at 1:55 PM Thank you, Jo. I am well, or the way we say it here in the south is, "fat and sassy". You are a sweet friend. Sending back double:)

Joseph May October 25, 2021 at 7:45 AM Beautiful scenery, Very nicely penned Daniel, Hope all is well.. Daniel Turner October 26, 2021 at 5:47 PM Thank you Joseph and yes I am well, thank you for asking:)I hope all is well with you and yours.

James Marshall Goff September 23, 2021 at 10:54 AM Peaceful, lyrical poem, Daniel, enjoyed the sweet journey! Daniel Turner September 23, 2021 at 3:03 PM Thank you, James. I was beginning to feel like a forgotten man:) Hoping you and yours are well.

Eve Roper August 13, 2021 at 9:20 AM Happy birthday :) Hugs Eve Daniel Turner August 13, 2021 at 11:51 AM Thank you, dear sweet lady:)

Supraja Kannan August 8, 2021 at 10:15 PM Beautiful images... Thanks for taking us along... You have described it so well as we could see and feel the places ... Enjoyed this ride...

Joanna Daniel August 8, 2021 at 4:41 AM Brilliant poem, DT, could ride along with you all the way, sending warmest wishes your way:)

Eve Roper August 7, 2021 at 10:10 PM I remember a few times doing this with my husband on the Oregon mountains. My husband was use to them since he grew up around the mountain and I, a city girl. You could imagine how I felt. Love the imagery and the feel of your poem, Daniel. Thank you for the memories.

Paula Goldsmith August 6, 2021 at 12:23 PM I love your "West Mountain Road" write and pretty pictures. I feel, I was in the car with you. Thanks for the ride. Have a blessed day/weekend.................

Darlene De Beaulieu August 6, 2021 at 12:05 PM Hello Daniel Turner, oh, this type of a ride would be interesting to me. You made me feel like i was there enjoying everything. i love the rhyme. Happy Friday my friend.

Sara Kendrick August 6, 2021 at 6:44 AM I like the flow, rhythm and rhyme in this one. Those mountainous roads are very interesting and dangerous. The last time we went on one of those trips I needed some Dramamine because I got carsickness really bad. It had not really bothered me that much until that day. Thanks for dropping by my blog. Sara