hwy 93 glides up into
the misty grey
where billowing black
shifting clouds
shroud the moon
like pirate sails
wheels and metal
destined for what is
forever slipping away
yet drawing nigh
so gentle and so kind
stopping by the horizon
on a summer's eve
"because it could not stop for me" *
(if you read poetry)
sage hills roll on
long after I'm gone
From "Stopping by the Woods on a Snowy Evening" by Robert Frost
Driving down on Hwy.72 on my usual Sunday excursion,
the rain was pelting down in thin lines of curtains,
was listening to and enjoying my favorite radio station,
doing the 65 mph speed limit not wanting to get a citation,
Watching the road I spotted something out of the corner of my left eye,
but it was too late as I braked I heard and felt the loud sickening bump,
feeling my heart beat out of my chest going thump, thump, thump,
I pulled around to the side petrified but hoping you'd still be alive,
But looking at the horrid sight I already knew you hadn't survived,
with what if, could if, should of questions going through my anguished mind,
now every time I drive through that stretch of rural highway,
I think of that poor stray dog that I had hit on that particular Sunday.
11-27-16
I applaud you, my homeland...this Golden State!
From Coronado Island...to the Golden Gate
We live on the edge of a continent...
With masses of land that stretch out to the sea
One can lie on the beach...and drink in the breeze
Our glorious coastline, the Central Valley and more..
Mighty redwoods so tall, where the eagles can soar
Don't forget all the wonders of our National Parks
Lassen, Sequoia, Point Reyes on the shore...
Death Valley temps hit the highest marks!!...
But the best, by far...
Is Yosemite Valley, our glorious star!
Freeways and traffic.... (oh dear)....L. A. has smog!!
Travel magnificent Hwy 1, but you'll drive in the fog
In the far northern state you will find MY house!!
And way down south.............lives MICKEY MOUSE !!!! :)
For Rick's contest
I Applaud You !!