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Running On Empty
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Running On Empty |
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Kit McCallum
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since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada 
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Running on Empty I started on this journey, fortified with fuel to burn, And any time that I got low, it wasn't a concern; I'd fill my tank with hopes and dreams, topped up with love and grace, And back onto the road of life, I'd get in gear, and race. At times my trail has been downhill, I'd coast a little while, The stretch of road was filled with joy, some laughter and some smiles; But lately all the twists and turns began to take their toll, The uphill climbs have drained me dry ... my tank is running low. What happened to the straight-a-ways where I could build up steam? There used to be a service center every mile it seemed; The gauge is flashing red I fear, I've nothing left to spare, What keeps this vessel running is just fumes mixed in with air. The engine has begun to slow ... its almost at the end, I'm anxious now to see ahead, around this little bend; I take the turn and try to focus down the road a-ways, While searching for an answer through the cold, deserted haze. And much to my amazement, when I feel that all is lost, I see a little sign ahead, but then ... the engine stops! I walk the final distance, try to focus on the sign, For it's the only option left to which I am resigned. It's getting closer, thankfully ... can almost make it out! I'm hoping for direction in this world I've filled with doubt; And now the time of truth is here, the words are taking shape, I've nowhere else to go, and so ... I read my final fate. It said I had a "Bumpy Ride ... Ahead Another Mile"; And there I stood with heart in hand, and gave a little smile; For if they took the time to place this sign along the road, It meant that if I carried on, a new path would unfold. I reasoned that "beyond" the bumps, that life had thrown my way, There must be smoother sailing just a mile or so away; And so I mustered up my strength ... walked back from where I'd come, I opened up the tank and poured the faith that I had won. The engine sputtered ... gave a gasp, then clicked in over-drive, And down the road I sped away ... to face this bumpy ride! /Kit McCallum |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Aw Kit...HUGS to you...my road is smoothing out...I'm bringing GAS!!!! and new TIRES....maybe I'll even spring for an OVERHAUL.... Karilea If I whisper, will you listen?... I would rather be silent and write, than speak loudly and be bound. KRJ |
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Björn Junior Member
since 2000-02-08
Posts 23Münster, Germany |
I sometimes thought of our dreams as the money of life, for everything good you've got to pay one day... This picture is much nicer, made me smile to think of a service center for live ;-)) |
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Cerenity Member Elite
since 2000-02-16
Posts 2637Escondido-California |
Hi Kit, This is great, I just love it and will admit needed it right now, thanks for posting this one. Love, Cerenity "God doesn't have to be reminded that we exist. We have to be reminded that He exist!" (Writer Unknown) |
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catalinamoon
since 2000-06-03
Posts 9543The Shores of Alone |
Fantastic, Kit. Perfect analogy, and boy have I been running on empty for a while now. It's heartening to think there may be something else down the road. Loved this. Sandra |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
This is fuel for a tired spirit... if not to soar yet, at least to consider the possibility. *S* Well done! |
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Martie
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since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Kit--I know just the rode you mean...they have one just like it down here in California...and what a wonderfully inspirational and well done poem! |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Kit, you are soooooooo good! Everything you write makes me think "Darn! I wish I'd written that!" This is great! Now get off your asphalt and find a better road!!!  |
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LoveBug
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Member Elite
since 2000-01-08
Posts 4697 |
Ah Kit, you take everything that life hands you and you deal with it just as beautifully as you penned this poem. If you ever need some extra fuel, I can spare some! I'm young (sometimes!). "Where there is great love there are always miracles" -Cather "Love heals everything, and love is all there is"- Zukav |
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Elizabeth
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Member Ascendant
since 1999-06-07
Posts 6871Minnesota |
Hey Kit, I think this road is fairly close to where I live, so feel free to drop by if ya ever need anything!  |
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Poet deVine
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
I'm very glad YOU aren't running on empty. Wonderful read Kit.  |
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raleighbttrfly Member
since 2000-11-21
Posts 160Raleigh NC |
The bumps in my road seem to strech on and on. But this pome jest gave me a bit more fule. Thanks I realy needed that.  I am not always lonely even if I am always alone |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Kit~ You've filled this one to the brim. Wonderful metaphorical ride ! ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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CocoBaci Member Elite
since 2000-05-06
Posts 3043 |
KIT, I'm elated I got to read this your poetry is inspiring and I do so much enjoy reading it.... Thank you for writing this one it has it's place with me and I'm keeping for many more reads... coco |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
Krazy Kris Kringle kan't kome klose kapturing kid's kindness kause KIT kame kindleing karing kudos Iradescent idols in imagery illuminating in impossible incadescent illustrations Taking the traveler through tremendous times to tickle their toes towards the titilating thoughts that they think. ========== There you go my sweet friend....now all we need is one for the holidays......I KNOW THAT "YOU" can do it. A life with love will have some thorns, but a life without love will have no roses. author unknown |
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Charisma
since 2000-09-30
Posts 5906lost in blue pages |
oh my, what a journey....love this wonderful poem......great imagery. superb my friend ((hugs)) Charisma |
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Kit McCallum
Administrator
Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
~Karilea: Oh, most definately the overhaul Karilea ... I really do need one, LOL ... thanks and I'll consider that a Christmas present, ROFL! ~Bjorn: I'm so glad I helped you smile with these thoughts Bjorn ... thank you so much! ~Cerenity: I'm glad you read this at a good time for you Cerenity ... it helps to put the turmoil in perspective some days ... thank you! ~Sandra: You've summed it up beautifully Sandra .. there's always something else down the road ... hang in there! ~Suthern: Ahhhh, the possibilities ... just getting the wings ready now Suthern, thanks! ~Martie: Thanks so much for these kind words Martie .. there are indeed many of these same roads all over .. thanks again! ~Balladeer: LOL ... well now you're reading my mind and that's getting scary Michael! Each time I read you, I think the same thing ... seriously ... I'd love to try our hand at a duet sometime. I saw your note ... and promise I'll shout when I'm able ... I'd love that, and thank you for these sweet words.  ~Lovebug: LOL ... you're young and I'm definately feeling old ... so careful, cause I may just take you up on this Erica, ROFL! ~Elizabeth: I'll be pulling into town shortly Elizabeth ... and thanks for the warm welcome! ~Poet deVine: LOL ... but I "am" Sharon ... I'm trying awful hard to fill up that tank though! ~raleighbttrfly: I'm so glad it came at a good time for you ... glad you re-fueled and are ready to go! Thanks! ~Marge: Thanks so much Marge ... I'm trying to keep the tank topped up, it's just some days you feel like you're riding on empty. Thanks again! ~Coco: I'm so glad you enjoyed Coco ... if I can inspire someone, then I've accomplished my goals ... thank you for these lovely words! ~Mark: ROFL ... you ARE determined my friend!!! OK, you've shown me the way ... give me a bit and I'll give it a whirl (these ones are hard Mark, LOL). I'll e-mail you, and promise I "will" rise to the challenge! ~Charisma: Thank you so much Charisma .. I'm so glad you liked the journey! Much appreciation to all, /Kit [This message has been edited by Kit McCallum (edited 12-14-2000).] |
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jeremydraul Senior Member
since 2000-08-01
Posts 1118State of Despair |
wow... my eyes swelled with water as my eyes brightly followed this beautiful peice, must be because this monitor is so bright! Anyways, terrific!jeremy r "...if you've never met me, then you've no right to judge me. I have a good heart, but this heart can get ugly." ~DMX~ |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Hey Kit I know all about that road.... I love the metaphors they bring the ideas home to stay. I especially love the part at the end where you fill the tank with faith that you had won...and keep on going!! Looking for that smoother road is a push toward the positive and that is affirmative....great write!! ethome |
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