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Mistletoe Angel

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since 2000-12-17

Posts 32816
Portland, Oregon

0 posted 2002-07-08 06:49 PM

Fill 'Er Up
By: Noah Eaton
7/8/02

Cruising down Interstate 55, down the county line
All tied up in daydreams, twenty questions and tomorrows sights
That long game of I Spy made me feel half-crucified
Not to mention all the license plates of states I couldn't find
Otherwise I'm feeling just fine

I lose against my sisters every time in that Quiet Game
Yet these are the days you just have to rise and celebrate
Like The Boss says, we're all born to run
So you've got to be chasing down the sun

So fill 'er up
Fill 'er up
Fill her 'up

Stopped in at the Cracker Barrel Saturday morning
Browsing around that country store before we sat down to eat
Sitting out on the rocking chairs on the patio
Playing around with the Slinky, jumble checkers and yo-yo
Making funny faces with that Wooly Willy as we played with that Whee-lo

Just for fun, we threw around the Balsa Glider
Nurtured that Cheerful Chimp and strummed the guitar of Roy Rogers
Played tea party with Raggedy Ann and Andy
Settling for one small game of them their Tiddley-Winks

Sat down for dinner for some fresh cajun catfish
Grilled with tasty steak fries, pinto beans, and turnips
Celebrating another victory in pegs over a glass of sorghum molasses
Every now and then you've go to try Uncle Herschel's favorite
Take the time and enjoy life's unique ingredients

So fill 'er up
Fill 'er up
Fill 'er up

So maybe I can't drive 55 like Sammy Hager
But I can roar like Steppenwolf, that's for sure
Are you gonna go my way for some downhome goodness?
Get out the map and let's point our finger upon our destination

Out here in the free world we can be anything
Makes no difference to be nothing or everything
Let your life take command in scenic route mode and speed
You can be the king or queen, if you know what I mean
So saddle up partner, we're in cruise control
The summer is passing so soon, so we gotta roll

So fill 'er up
Fill 'er up
Fill 'er up

"Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..."

Shakira

[This message has been edited by Mistletoe Angel (07-08-2002 06:55 PM).]

Madame Chipmunk
Member Rara Avis

since 2001-12-05

Posts 8296
Michigan

1 posted 2002-07-08 06:57 PM

You really got me in the mood for travel, Noah...
It sounds like you had a wonderful time and turned it into a fantastic poem.

~
hugs from that grandma tramp poet on the Harley

Lyra

copyright2002 Lyra Nesius

"poetry is life distilled" Gwendolyn Brooks

the_loner_23
Member Ascendant

since 2002-06-08

Posts 5479
Jacksonville, Florida, USA

2 posted 2002-07-08 07:06 PM

I like to travel. I enjoyed this.

Cold hands means a warm heart

catalinamoon

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since 2000-06-03

Posts 9543
The Shores of Alone

3 posted 2002-07-08 07:59 PM

Just cruising down the country road, you have such vivid images to share.
Sandra

paladin

Senior Member

since 2001-08-05

Posts 930
Pensacola,Fl.

4 posted 2002-07-08 08:43 PM

If you stay on the road long enough.You become the road.

paladin

JP
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since 1999-05-25

Posts 1343
Loomis, CA

5 posted 2002-07-08 08:51 PM

Oh yeah! The beat goes on! Jack K would have been proud.

Very nicely done Noah, very nicely done indeed.

Yesterday is ash, tomorrow is smoke; only today does the fire burn.
Nil Desperandum, Fata viem invenient

Corinne
Member Ascendant

since 1999-10-28

Posts 5167
state of confusion

6 posted 2002-07-08 11:54 PM

What a wonderful, good old days feel this has, Noah! Great work on this!

Cor

Titia Geertman
Member Ascendant

since 2001-05-07

Posts 5182
Netherlands

7 posted 2002-07-09 05:43 PM

Noah, this is just beautiful

LOL by the title I imidiatly thought of large pints of beer

Titia

Like scattered leaves...my words will flow

Toerag
Member Ascendant

since 1999-07-29

Posts 5622
Ala bam a

8 posted 2002-07-09 05:52 PM

good write noah....liked this one

vandana

Member Patricius

since 1999-10-22

Posts 10463
USA

9 posted 2002-07-09 06:03 PM

enjoyed

Gentle Spirit
Member Patricius

since 2000-10-09

Posts 13989

10 posted 2002-07-09 09:46 PM

there aint nothing like country cruisin Noah. Ahhh Sammy....
I have the same problem he does......lol.....
I cant do that 55 thing either.......
Hugs.....great write.

Enjoy life, this is NOT a dress rehearsal.

{on the wings of words are spirits fly...and our souls are free~me}

ShadowRider
Senior Member

since 2001-07-14

Posts 1038
USA

11 posted 2002-07-09 10:29 PM

do you know the laugh of knowing?
it is deeply felt, also
and a joy to let out!

toasting to days of riding backwards
in the rumbleseat of a station wagon
on the way
to anywhere

i admire your versatility
and your great sense of humor, Noah,
jeff

passing shadows
Member Empyrean

since 1999-08-26

Posts 45577
displaced

12 posted 2002-07-10 04:16 AM

Noah, I read this one earlier, and I didn't quite know what to say, still don't, but I wanted to let you know that it touched me...and after i read it, I did fill er up and I went on a drive to see an old friend...and I"m glad I did.

tracie66
Member Elite

since 2000-01-18

Posts 4713
Australia

13 posted 2002-07-10 07:49 AM

Aww I just loved that route, thanks for the ride...enjoyed!!!

~hugs~
Tracie~

Love is the life of the soul...
It is the harmony of the universe

JamesMichael
Member Empyrean

since 1999-11-16

Posts 33336
Kapolei, Hawaii, USA

14 posted 2002-07-10 08:01 AM

Nice trip Noah...you must have lots of money if you can afford to fill er up...James

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