Rallentanda

Rallentanda

Tuesday, August 16, 2011

NIGHT DRIVE






tearing along highways
empty
except for the
carnival lights
of road trains

an orange full moon
white lines
red
reflectors
magic

the landscape's
flood lit
mountain ranges
dance to
full blast
Gaga

excitement
don't let this end
let's just keep on going
'Yes' he said

smiles
smiles that happen
with speed
plans that happen
with flash lightning

laughs
laughs and squeals
that happen
with danger
of pea soup fog
all the way into
the metropolis

look left
on the bridge
wow!
and there she is
lights
marquesite jewels
on black velvet
winking
on a mirror of
glassy water

gorgeous seductress
how many time have I tried
to stay away
leave you
never to return

every time I see you
a lump in my throat
rises as I gasp
at your beauty
as if for the first time
especially at night

i'm running again
but I know I will
die in your arms

the way I feel this morning
after a 10 hour magical
adrenalin pumping drive
it will be sooner rather than later





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13 comments:

  1. UnknownAugust 17, 2011 at 12:23 AM

    Oh, yeah. You have tapped that rush. (and its dim side afterward) Those first three stanzas are magic.

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  2. IreneAugust 17, 2011 at 1:22 AM

    I love how dramatically written this piece is! Enjoyed reading! :-)

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  3. RallentandaAugust 17, 2011 at 2:24 AM

    The rush!...glad I nailed it Barbara...it will be the undoing of me,but what a way to go!:)

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  4. RallentandaAugust 17, 2011 at 2:26 AM

    Thanks Irene. Welcome to my blog.

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  5. Pat HattAugust 17, 2011 at 4:51 AM

    Wow you captured the moment perfectly, wonderfully written piece.

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  6. RallentandaAugust 17, 2011 at 8:41 AM

    Thanks Pat. Welcome to my blog. I lke a rapper:)

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  7. TashtooAugust 17, 2011 at 10:24 AM

    Thanks for an awesome road trip...and a safe return! Wonderful, racing write that was much enjoyed.

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  8. Jannie FunsterAugust 17, 2011 at 11:41 AM

    I love your love for a geographical site, I feel like that too about places. That lump in the throat, the poet's apprecation.

    Gorgeous write.

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  9. AnonymousAugust 17, 2011 at 4:20 PM

    This is an excellent write. Am drawn straight through vivid scenery and thought!

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  10. RallentandaAugust 17, 2011 at 6:16 PM

    Aha I remember you poemblaze. Good to see you again. Loved your poem.

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  11. RallentandaAugust 17, 2011 at 6:21 PM

    Thanks Natsha and Jannie. Glad you enjoyed the trip.

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  12. Jingle Poetry At Olive GardenAugust 20, 2011 at 6:32 AM

    magical capture of your emotions,
    love the imagery.

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  13. Jingle Poetry At Olive GardenAugust 20, 2011 at 6:32 AM

    Greetings, Glad to Meet!

    We are starting a poetry community at a Garden Setting, our week 1 writing theme is

    “Adam and Eve” ,

    Please check out our site and prepare to participate, 1 to 3 poems are welcome!
    The Poetry Picnic is open Sunday, 8pm, American Central Time!
    Hope to see you share your delicious poetry with us.
    Bless your weekend!
    xoxox

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