Rear Mirror Reflections

After illness, I had to sell my car and hand in my licence. A sad time by necessary.

 

I remember the day the car driven away, 

a lump in the throat what could I say, 

so many memories, times I'd had, 

no regrets, but feeling sad.

A piece of me tore away 

  as the car disappeared that day. 

 

My heart plunged the day I heard, 

mixed emotions in me stirred;

driving, something I loved to do, 

thirty seven years just flew, but 

  so grateful to those who gave me start

  for driving proved just my spark. 

 

I needed to climb needed to grow 

remembering the ones

  who'd made it so, 

with their help, encouragement 

  they bid me, Go!

 

Years move on things decline, 

now a blurring of the lines, but 

  I was one of the crowd, 

yes I may have been a little loud, but 

  I had to live had to run, 

didn't want to be outdone. 

So grateful I had that chance, 

me and driving, a kind of romance. 

 

Feelings lay bitter-sweet, 

How now to feel complete? 

'Find something new'

  she'd said to me, 

new horizons for me to see. 

Gone are those days,

fading to a distant haze, but

  cherished memories do I have, 

just happy no longer sad. 

 

Opportunities lost, 

best not to dwell, but 

  sight not right, 

I had to sell. 

I'm okay if I don't 

  think too much, but 

  the trick now to stay in touch, 

remember and love

  the journeys I've been, 

remember fondly things I've seen. 

 

I saw my car the other day 

on it 'L' Plates were displayed.

To see it again made 

  my heart to jump, and

  yes, in my throat was a lump, 

the joy of a time I knew

  is a younger driver's view. 

 

But gee to think I got that chance, 

  to rise above circumstance, 

so grateful for those years, 

how it'd opened new frontiers. 

Seeing things I couldn't see, 

a progression of who I could be. 

Reviews

[Ranger Kessel]

I think I get it. I enjoyed this piece. Driving is amazing to me to do and it liked this poetry

[Richard M]

Hi Ranger
Yes, I loved driving, and so missed it when I had to give it up after he Stroke,

[knighngale]

oh wow, I'm so confused. The car got stolen, and then you got it back, LOL. I love it, :D

[Richard M]

Thank you for stopping by and reading. Yes, it was somewhat of a saga at the time and very confusing.
Glad you liked it.
Richard

[knighngale]

okay, Richard. :D you have a great morning, coffee?

[Patricia]

Oh I love this, so sad and I’m so sorry! I am like you, driving is my peace and without it I would be devastated. Like you my eyes are failing me from nerve damage from a childhood head injury and diabetes. It’s not that severe yet but I fear the day I can’t drive anymore. This is so relatable and touching. Excellent writing as well. I hope you find another bliss that will help fill that hole. Hugs!

[Richard M]

Hi Patricia, thank you so much for your words and thank you for telling a little of your story. I was hoping there might've been a way, an opportunity for things to stay as it was, but alas no, I had to let it all go. I still have my electric scooter to go shopping, etc and I'm so very thankful to be able to write again (as I lost my words for a time. These are 'Bliss' at the moment.
I hope things go well for you my friend (((HUGEST HUGS)))
Richard

[Patricia]

Thank you Richard and so glad you have these moments of bliss. thank you for the big hug, that made my morning. :)

[Chris Shaw]

Hello dear Richard. Hope you are keeping well. Our cars become special to us don't they? This is a fine tribute to one of yours. So sad that due to your illness you had to give her up, but you have fine memories of what it was like to be a driver and the independence it gave you. You told this story so well Richard. Thank you.

Chris

[Richard M]

Dear Chris, thank you for reading and reviewing, 'Rear Mirror Reflections.' 37 years, 3 cars, but lots of memories and I'm happy, regrets at times, but I'm okay. So glad you liked it and thank you my friend for your beautiful words.

Richard

[KAREN]

Beautifully written tribute to a car that has seen you through lots of glory!

[Richard M]

Hi Karen
Thanks so much for reading and reviewing. Three cars over a 37 year period and knew and shared so many glories, but also knew many secrets.
Thanks for stopping by.
Take care.
Richard

[KAREN]

My pleasure!

[Lisasview]

Beautifully written..first I have read of yours.
I also read your, about the author...noticed that you want to write a book... Well, I have a feeling that many of your poems are like a story and perhaps you could use those thoughts ~ inspirations in a book...
Just a thought...
If you have the time perhaps you will read mine..
I think you might like Miles Apart...or Pearls..
I am fairly new to Writersafe..
Lisa. now 6:30am, in Spain

[grace]

I am amazed at how beautifully you wrote it! It was lovely to read... :)

[Richard M]

Thank you so much Grace. I'm glad you liked it.
Thank you my friend.
Richard