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Going The Wrong Direction On A One Way Street
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Going The Wrong Direction On A One Way Street |
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Ohme Senior Member
since 1999-07-17
Posts 816Texas |
Going The Wrong Direction On A One Way Street I was the only one driving down the street where all the stores and shops had already closed. There were no stop signs at the corner and no traffic lights were turned on to direct my travel. The sun cast long shadows across the pavement like lines on rulers measuring my progress. There were no street signs on lamp posts, no traffic signs telling me which direction to go. Then I saw another car that looked like mine approaching from the opposite direction. As it passed I saw myself siting undaunted in the driver's seat. But where was I going? Obviously, I was going the wrong way! Going the wrong direction on one way streets is a perilous journey at best. My life would have to turn around and go a different way. ------------------ Yesterday is history, tomorrow just a mystery. And if today is good to me how could I ask for more? |
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Michael
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California |
When you figure out how to turn around would you please send me directions? Good poem, Ohme, I feel the exact same way right now. michael |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
That seems to be my case too |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
Excellent!  |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
This is great Ohme, I enjoyed the read! ------------------ Denise |
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Ohme Senior Member
since 1999-07-17
Posts 816Texas |
Michael, Hoot, I'll sure do that, but don't hold your breath. I'm still working on it myself! WhtDove, Thanks for reading and replying. Denise, Thanks, glad you enjoyed. ------------------ Yesterday is history, tomorrow just a mystery. And if today is good to me how could I ask for more? |
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Iloveit Senior Member
since 1999-09-02
Posts 1121NM |
liked this a lot, yep seems a lot of us are doing that these days .... |
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Pepper Member Elite
since 1999-08-19
Posts 3079Southern Florida |
Wow...this is a Great piece Ohme....very clever writing!! ------------------ A soul that writes from the heart and shares it, truly gives a gift extraordinaire! |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
I've driven on that same street and in trying to get off ended up on dead end alley. Great poem--loved the symbolism. |
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Andrew Scott Member Elite
since 1999-06-24
Posts 2558Redlands,CA,USA |
Ohme: Who's to say it's the wrong direction? Maybe... Maybe not. I hope you don't mind but your piece reminded me of of this piece I wrote some months back: Trail Blazer Sign said "Curves Ahead" But you went straight The light flashed red But you wouldn't wait The map pointed this way But it's in the back seat You blazed your own trail And took a side street "This Road Closed" Dropping a gear You moved on through Without any fear "Detour," turn right But not for you You made your own path Something anew When you get where you're going Just let me know I'll be right behind you In a year or so And if I get there You can fill me in On people you've seen Places you've been Of mysteries found And journeys unreal Escapades abound A life of zeal I'll await your word And till that time Keep following your heart And I'll follow the signs |
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Ohme Senior Member
since 1999-07-17
Posts 816Texas |
lloveit, I think your right! Glad you like it. Pepper, thanks for the pat on the back. Martie, thanks, and glad you saw the symbolism! Andrew, I certainly did not mind! Had to be a similar feeling. Thanks. ------------------ Yesterday is history, tomorrow just a mystery. And if today is good to me how could I ask for more? |
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FreeByrd Member
since 1999-11-03
Posts 267 |
O, Lived in this one for a while today. Laughing hysterically, watching myself going the other way. It has everything to do with where you are in your life. Terrific Piece -RS --------------------------------------------- There must be some kinda way out of here... say the joker to the thief There's to much confusion, I can't get no relief - Hendrix ------------------ [This message has been edited by FreeByrd (edited 11-16-1999).] |
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