Steppenwolf

He thought 

of all the heat

that came from the rear 

tires as he 

sped away 

in his Pontiac Tempest.

 

Magic Carpet Ride

blared from

his Alpine speakers.

 

Ice dripped 

from his heart,

sleet poured

from his baby blues.

 

Sleep, sleep

all he could think 

about was falling

asleep …

 

Reviews

[K writes]

Magic Carpet Ride
blared from
his Alpine speakers.

I can hear that song in my head now, this is good

[no tell writer]

This is awesome, I love steppenwolfe,
this is amazing

[apennylate]

*Welcome to "Pure Rhymes" Thanks for joining, great to have you...!*

Sleet poured from his baby blues... Ice dripped from the slew of slathered magic carpets in line for the ride... If only I had read this while driving a Pontiac sleepily...

[Poetic Beauty]

Love what sounds like a midnight drive fueled by something emotional

[Leslie Philibert]

I looked at this because I really admire the work of Hermann Hesse..and found a fine poem !

[Allen Smuckler]

different Steppenwolf...but I'll take being mentioned in the same breath as Hermann Hesse...glad you liked it. Everything just flowed for me on this one.

[Kiari Sabon]

Love it its very heavy leaves a great mental image as well

[Allen Smuckler]

Thanks Kiari for reading and commenting...
always appreciated...

[Shy Girl]

Driving to nowhere...just to try to find peace.
Driving through emotions...better left buried.
Driving along the storm's edge...tempest revealed.
Driving without fear...instant clarity.

Loved it Allen

[Allen Smuckler]

you got it Shy girl... your response is a poem unto itself...thanks for your feed back and understanding. It's good to hear from you after my hiatus...glad to see you're still involved. As always, your comments are much appreciated and welcomed.

[Shy Girl]

I took a hiatus too my friend. Still penning moderately though. Your writes always get the gears grinding in my head...thank you for turning the key.

[Allen Smuckler]

Well, lets see what it unlocks... post something new...something bold... something you...

[Ruth]

A trip into nostalgic times and yet there is a heaviness of the modernity weighing, lovely piece Allen :)

[Allen Smuckler]

Appreciate your kind words Poppy. Thanks for reading and responding.

[Coyote Poetry]

I liked your thoughts and words. You took me with you on a road-trip leading to place of needed rest. Thank you my friend for sharing the amazing poetry.
Coyote

[Allen Smuckler]

Thanks Coyote for reading and taking the time to respond. Always appreciated.

[Coyote Poetry]

I enjoyed this one and you are welcome my friend.