Goddard's Ghost

Goddard’s Ghost

The wheels of a car screech

In an instant

Another life lost

A telephone pole wrappes around a car

A driver becomes a passenger

Life is so fragile

Could never see it coming

Nothing can stop death

When it knocks at the door

A white sheet covers a body

A loved one lost

A story ending

Hearts keep breaking

Then slowly mending

The worst phone call you can imagine

Has to be made

Funeral bills

That have to be paid

What do you think of

In the moments you die?

Do you have time to scream

Or even to cry?

Broken glass scattered

Messed up grass

The base of a pole

Bent and smashed

That’s all that remains

From one fateful day

When a car missed a curve

And the Angel of Death

Took the driver away…

 

 

 

In memory of the driver who was killed on Goddard April 7, 2009.

 

Reviews

[Sheila Kline]

You have been able to deliver a death message in a way that is most captivating! Sadly, I must tell you that I lost a 16 year old son in a car accidnet, so all that you write of here, I can relate to! It is the call that is the dreaded call, the funeral arrangements, but life must go on..the best that it can!
Good job with this vivid description!
Sheila

[Voice11]

wow very heartfelt piece of writing.

[Mandi]

ouch...this is a very vivid way of describing it.

[Invisible_kid]

this is such a wonderful piece, the emotion in it is so true.

[BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE]

This is so sad and with it is taken the wisdom of a mind which had so much to teach her/his pupils/he/she will be sadly missed if i am on the right track here

[Shellie]

Well miss, I already knew you were very talented but your gone past my expectations. This was really really good. A really good tribute to an unnamed driver delivering the impact of death with it. 'a driver becomes a passenger'...like in the Grim Reapers carriage as such? That was a great touch. you also touched on the humane sid by talking of the dreadd phonecall and funeral arrangements. nice use of words and theme.

[Song of Mercy]

"A driver becomes a passenger" is a great line. I think it set the tone of the poem beautifully. Barb

[Susan]

This is so moving and heartfelt. No mater how death comes to us, it is always hard to take. The imagery is perfect and so vivid in description...

[Brjden (Bridge-Den) Cre..]

I'm starting to love your style of writing. I like that you have different ones. Lots of writers become predictable and ordinary, but along with your illustration(which of course I love), you have a different style that comes with your powerful words!

"A driver becomes a passenger
Life is so fragile"

That was so descriptive and strong for me. I loved those words there......
Strong write and I hope to read more!

[AK]

Folks just don't seem to realize how fragile life truly is, especially while driving. My wife is a perfect example, she loves to talk on her cell phone while driving. I've been in the car with her when she has actually driven through stop signs and red lights while on the phone. It make me absolutely nuts!
Well written, nicely done.

[Nautili]

You have an ability to write about very disturbing content in a unique and interesting fashion. "A driver becomes a passenger". I could just see the driver's spirit lift and go on a journey to a new realm. So creative!