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Lori Grosser Rhoden
Member Patricius

since 2009-10-10

Posts 10202
Fair to middlin' of nowhere

0 posted 2016-01-20 12:52 PM

I know it seems like just yesterday
you were all I could talk about.
I told everyone how I missed you.
You were my dream come true.
I couldn’t wait to see you again.
Then you thought you’d be slick
and you went and done me wrong.
I was a wreck but I recovered.
Now the thrill is gone.
I get a chill whenever I see you
and your friend ice.
Oh snow, why did you let him
crash me into that wall?
That wasn’t very nice at all.
So what’s the deal?
Now I’m white knuckled
behind the wheel.
The thrill is gone.

Ticklefingers
Senior Member
Posts 710
Louisiana

1 posted 2016-01-20 02:46 PM

When I saw your title I thought of B.B King's signature tune. We lost him in '15 and your old friend 'snow & ice' tried to take you out too Miss Lori.

Sure happy that it all worked out for you. Your poem related the situation very well!

88's friend

She told me "play one for your supper Danny and maybe you'll get breakfast".

ice
Member Elite

since 2003-05-17

Posts 3404
Pennsylvania

2 posted 2016-01-20 06:32 PM

You are right, Tick...

Lori, these lines are what B.B. built his life around..

Lori's lines
"Then you thought you’d be slick
and you went and done me wrong."

B.B.'s lines

"The thrill is gone baby
The thrill is gone away
You know you done me wrong baby
And you'll be sorry someday"

The lines of this poem make good blues lyrics..

Great job, Ms. Lori

"Poetry is an echo, asking a shadow to dance."
Carl Sandburg

JerryPat2
Member Laureate

since 2011-02-06

Posts 16975
South Louisiana

3 posted 2016-01-20 07:00 PM

The thing is, Lori, you survived that drama.

~ If they give you ruled paper, write sideways. ~

DaysofView
Member

since 2014-04-01

Posts 433
Just A Slice Of The Pie

4 posted 2016-01-20 08:09 PM

I was like sooo happy you were okay lori. I really like this poem and it tells me your dealing with it all just fine!

It was just a thought which made them run. It was just an act that killed them.

Margherita
Member Seraphic

since 2003-02-08

Posts 22236
Eternity

5 posted 2016-01-21 09:11 AM

Yes, after such an accident, our attitude changes. You bet! I am sorry that you associate now snow and his friend ice to high risk. But sometimes we need a nudge to be more cautious.

You know what ... snow will amaze you with its beauty to be forgiven and you will again fall under his spell.

Thoughtful and contemporaneously playful.

Hugs, dear Lori.

Margherita

BluesSerenade
Member Patricius

since 2001-10-23

Posts 10549
By the Seaside

6 posted 2016-01-22 05:16 PM

Love your play on words. Glad you are doing ok. Must have been very scarry. I hydroplaned in the rain once, and the sense of being completely out of control is a horrible feeling. It's like, ok how is this going to end. Aaack!!!!

Be well Lori...

Michael

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Member Rara Avis

since 1999-08-13

Posts 7666
California

7 posted 2016-01-22 06:25 PM

So love the depth to this one, Lori. The story's in the telling they say.

Michael

Lori Grosser Rhoden
Member Patricius

since 2009-10-10

Posts 10202
Fair to middlin' of nowhere

8 posted 2016-01-23 08:43 AM

Thank you so much for your kind comments! It was still dark in the morning when I wrecked, I'm finding that even if the highway appears dry, I'm still overly cautious when I drive in the dark. Can't seem to get over the feeling that a slick spot could suddenly appear. This too shall pass with the melting snow.
Thank you all again for your support. ~L

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