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Highway 395
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Highway 395 |
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kayjay Member Elite
since 2002-06-24
Posts 2015Oregon |
Highway 395 If you take a bunch of rocks the size of a county or two And drape the rug of Kansas across them then add the wind of Wyoming whipping the grain and barley you’ve got the rolling hills of Eastern Washington. I was headed north from Pasco on highway three nine five. The weather was sorta threatening; I was anxious to arrive. The wind began to shake and blow; The heavens took to churning. My rig was rocking side to side; the miles I was burning. Great tumbling clumps of thunderheads rolled pell mell across the sky. The anvil clouds of thunderstorms rang with the hammers of Thor. The rain sluiced down like a cataract; pelting the ground with a machine gun ferocity. There was no place that I could go on that two-lane road. But push on down that crummy stretch The detour sign had showed The day had long since lost its light; my eyelids drooped so low. I fought with sleep to keep awake and swilled my cup of joe. The lightning crackled with a rocket’s glare and the thunder thumped like cannon. I fought the wheel as hydroplaning became a word I cursed. Alone on the road with Mother Nature At her wildest, the rain pelleted on my roof. We make these choices to stop or go in life or on the road. For should we fight for what we want or dump our burden’s load? What kept me safe that hellish night I will never know But I thank Whomever made the call It wasn’t my turn to go Through rubble and trouble and dark of night The yawn of a dawn will hasten the light [This message has been edited by kayjay (03-18-2003 02:31 PM).] |
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Amara Member
since 2003-02-23
Posts 158East of the moon, west of the sun. |
Is this by any chance KJ, from Balindell? If not, sorry, but I've a friend who uses the same ID. Anyhow, I do like this poem...I like the metaphor, and the lesson. Nice. Blessed Be Thee! Stephanie Every heart has hidden treasures...a secret wish, a silent dream, and a cherished love. [Unknown] |
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kayjay Member Elite
since 2002-06-24
Posts 2015Oregon |
Thank you, Amara. No I'm not the KJ you know, but thank you for your kind comment. Ken J Through rubble and trouble and dark of night |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (big hugggsssssss) Oh Ken, thank God, I have been through that part of the country before myself as well as Eastern Oregon and Western Idaho, it is very dangerous driving straight through from Denver, it can feel ever so monotonous! (sigh) I am just glad you are safe, sweet friend, this is very thrilling, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Ken, thank you for sharing!  May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton "Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..." |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
KayJay! Free Verse! We're blessed! in more ways than one! |
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kayjay Member Elite
since 2002-06-24
Posts 2015Oregon |
Noah, friend and Sunshine too You praise me as if pitching woo I thank you for your kindly thoughts You give me warmth that can't be "boughts" Ken Through rubble and trouble and dark of night |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Hey Ken!! Free verse? Oh wow!! You never cease to amaze me my friend. ~Smiles & Hugs, Nancy~ ~ Trace my body with your words.. |
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WhiteRose Member Elite
since 2002-07-23
Posts 3208somebody's dungeon |
This is free verse at it's best. Nicely done, enjoyed the read. |
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