Friday Cruise

Poem inspired by my homeward commute from work one afternoon in 2007

Cruising. Afternoon journey has begun
Six lanes of steaming asphalt
Baking in the hot, May sun
Road warriors launching their afternoon assault

Cruising. Warm winds caressing my hair
Refusing to succumb to impatience
The weekend is here, I have no cares
Ignoring the race, letting inner peace commence

Cruising, four counties, thirty-eight miles
Mr. Marley, steel drums, providing my soundtrack
Climbing, turquoise bay and her green isles
Inviting, subtropical tranquility, not looking back

Cruising, the Skyway's apex falling behind
Descending, gliding across Tampa Bay
St. Pete high-rises ahead, Sunday downtown stroll on my mind
Stressing I am not...Enjoying life on this Friday!

Reviews

[Danny Phoenix]

I'm glad you liked it. There is beauty in even the most "mundane" activities, if we just open our eyes and minds more. Nature has always been very spiritual to me as well.

[Jacquelene Vanessa More..]

f**k yea bob marley!! that poem was light hearted and i love the way you portrayed nature in it's beauty as a gift. nature is very spiritual for me. i love your descriptive imagery. it's fantastic. i wanna go with you!!. very well done i can't really find anything wrong with it or maybe cause it's 2 in the morning ha.

[Tony]

There are not too many pleasures that compare to the drive home on friday afternoon. The writer has portrayed this nicely.
Good use of words and a glimpse into the author's life.
Well done!

[Bethany Woody]

I love the carefree nature of this piece. It is infectious. Makes me want to drop everything and go find a nice beach somewhere for a few days. It's a nice tribute to having nothing but two lazy days ahead of you. Keep up the good work.

Mona Lisa