Ode to a Scout (Roxie's Mention)

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Cpat Hair

Member Patricius

since 2001-06-05

Posts 11793

0 posted 2002-04-19 11:22 AM

I cranked Roxie over
And her 8 cylinders fired
With the usual click of tappets
That have seen too many miles
And now protest with a voice like
Your fingernails tapping on the slate topped table
When you are waiting for me
And I am late again because I got lost
In some thought or task forgetting to look at clock
Or leave on time.

She and I rolled out the drive
Making the usual morning trek with the others
Encased in steel beside us or passing
Coffee cup in hand,
Eyes ahead and dead
Gripping wheels with resolve it is Friday
Last time this week we in mass do the pilgrimage
To shrines of concrete, steel, and greed

Her song on the tar strips dances me in my seat
Keeping time to passing miles in shake rattle and roll rhythms
That remind me luxury is not her forte
Nor is her appetite for morning fuel
But she is the back road queen that transports me
To dear eyed scenics fanned with silent owl feathers
That re-connect me with memories

No one writes about them much anymore
But Roxie deserved at least mention
Before she and I both become extinct
Like the dinosaurs we are

[This message has been edited by Cpat Hair (04-19-2002 11:26 AM).]

Martie

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since 1999-09-21

Posts 28049
California

1 posted 2002-04-19 11:27 AM

Ron

When you name it, you give it heart. Sometimes this kind of friendship hurts too, as time changes all things. Enjoyed this ride with you!

Janet Marie
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since 2000-01-22

Posts 18554

2 posted 2002-04-19 11:29 AM

But she is the back road queen that transports me
To dear eyed scenics fanned with silent owl feathers
That re-connect me with memories
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and you sir, just flooded me with my own memories of my grandpas truck and summers on the farm...so I thank you for that...
the imagery in this is so cool...as is the way your words speak of the respect for this bond of man and machine.
Excellent sharing poet sir.

Sunshine

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Member Empyrean

since 1999-06-25

Posts 63354
Listening to every heart

3 posted 2002-04-19 11:50 AM

Thank you for introducing Roxie...no good man who owns a forever truck goes without naming her, and when he incorporates her into his thoughts, he is that much more a romantic...

SmittenKitten
Senior Member

since 2001-06-20

Posts 1131
where the sky and horizon meet

4 posted 2002-04-19 11:58 AM

"Her song on the tar strips dances me in my seat
Keeping time to passing miles in shake rattle and roll rhythms"

I love that!
You could write about any topic under the moon and it would come out deep and soulful.

Now you've got me itching for a road trip!

*hugs*
~Krista

Your beautiful words & creativity allow me to connect with the same in myself.
Thank you for having the courage to share yourself so that I can too

Mistletoe Angel

Member Empyrean

since 2000-12-17

Posts 32816
Portland, Oregon

5 posted 2002-04-19 03:15 PM

(smiles) Oh Ron, this is soooooo wonderful, this too reminded me of my grandparents and how my grandpa named his tractor after his mother! (big hugggssssss) I too just love how names and bondages come about with such simple things, sweet friend, this is wonderful, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Ron, thank you for sharing!

May love and light always shine upon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton

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