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Miles on Miles of Nowhere
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Miles on Miles of Nowhere |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA 
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Clustered, like sheep huddled against the blizzard’s breath, tumbleweeds fight the barb of wire stretching endlessly toward a scrub brush horizon of red dusty hue. Burma Shave intermingled with Coca Cola and the miles before the next free wash, oil and gas..starkly offset by the drying carcass of a moon’s howl mate....boney jaws showing the scowl of a ranch hand’s prize. The distance painted in light brown and sparse green, home of the mesmerizing pump jack, bringing Texas Tea to the top....26 cents a gallon it was....until the crunch of 73....when lines were long and tempers short. Just over the border....the Okey side... A jukebox blared some forgotten tune in a darkened and smoke hazed beer joint as a fresh rack is broken and the next long neck joins the growing pile.... Liquor was legal there.. I was hummin’ "Okie from Muskogee" or something like that...as road pizzas caused the swerve and buzzards roost the scrub oak starving for a rain cloud on a hot and humid day....What a man would do for a cold glass of most anything ‘cept wrung out sweat... Albuquerque bound cross the black ribbon....into the night of star studded skies and oil derrick Christmas trees... Ten miles to the next town and you can see the stop light in the middle of town....far, far away.....as a radio humms the AM band...Wolf Man Jack howls the airways....and a star falls into the western sky... |
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Cpat Hair
since 2001-06-05
Posts 11793 |
Been there Barry... and you paint it with an eye to the nature of life that exists as well as the sights.... very nicely done... truly enjoyed the trip... and the skill in writing it. |
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Aenimal Member Rara Avis
since 2002-11-18
Posts 7350the ass-end of space |
Fantastic writing..On the Road anyone? |
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ThisDiamond Member Rara Avis
since 2002-02-22
Posts 9353Michigan, USA |
What a vivid road trip my friend. Excellent snapshot. TD |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
It is such a shame that you are unable to capture the reader's imagination or hold their interest with your writing!----NOT! Triple NOT! Excellente as usual, maestro! You conducted another symphony, masterfully! Loves 'n hugs, EA |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
ahhh...the imagery...the personification... the alliteration...the moth is smiling smiling smiling. very cool write poet sir. well done  Im still imagining your voice ... |
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garysgirl 
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Another "King Magnus" write!!!   Hugs  :Ethel |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Magnus~ Don't need to purchase a new Atlas ... you just mapped it for me~ Fantastic poetic road map~ *Huglets* ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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QjQ Member Elite
since 2003-04-18
Posts 3756U.S.A. |
gee "mag" i had almost forgotton about wolf man jack till i seen these lines "Wolf Man Jack howls the airways....and a star falls into the western sky..." thanks for the memory's A voice of honesty |
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Goodknight Member Elite
since 2002-06-15
Posts 2386Ohio, USA |
Barry - great poem - thanks for the road trip and the memories - Paul |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
WOW!! A lot of memories packed in here. Wonderful read Barry! ~Hugs & Smiles, Nancy~ ~Somewhere in my heart I'm always |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (sigh) Oh Barry, this is wonderful, sweet friend, this felt so familiar to me and I really hope those miles remain untouched so one can live this kind of adventure again and again! (big hugggssssssss) God Bless You, sweet friend, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Barry, 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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Nightshade
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
Awesome Barry!! Enjoyed this. hugs, Chris "Hope" is the thing with feathers- |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
*in awe* |
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Patricia Member Elite
since 2003-04-06
Posts 2160Missouri |
I have found my sorcerer sailing in this sea of blue, and now my majestic king, Magnus, that's you. Need a court jester to dry a tear, I know it must be Balladeer. I love your stories. Very nice, Barry. Patricia |
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JilGirl Member
since 2003-05-24
Posts 364Washington |
Burma Shave intermingled with Coca Cola This complete write is a capture of my own bygone days! Those Burma Shave signs were the highlight of each travel trip! LOVED it! Till oceans cease to flow and deserts lose their sands, may beauty surround you every day and wealth be in your hands. [This message has been edited by JilGirl (06-18-2003 08:11 AM).] |
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littlewing Member Rara Avis
since 2003-03-02
Posts 9655New York |
Barry: I have never been there thanks for the ride I truly needed a vacation . . . Wolfman Jack - lol nice images you brought here thank you xxoo |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
I'm entirely too young to understand your reference to Burma Shave signs... NOT! LOL You paint a vivid picture, Magnus... thanks for sharing the ride with us. *S* |
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vandana
since 1999-10-22
Posts 10463USA |
nice write |
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Artic Wind Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 8080Realm of Supernatural |
Like I always say! You such a way with words... Very Much Enjoyed ARCTIC WIND |
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