Drive

"Life is grand, and so are its environments of Past and Future. Would the face of nature be so serene and beautiful if man's destiny were not equally so?" - Thoreau

Moving through decades.

Passing by life.

Not a care in the world.

Sitting in my car.

Way back in the seat.

One hand on the wheel.

Arm leaning out the window.

Not a care in the world.

Refreshing summer breeze reminds me I'm alive.

Favorite t-shirt and ripped jeans.

Cool, dark shades.

Everything looks like a T.V. show through the windshield.

Not a care in the world.

Radio is playing.

Everyone moving to the beat of the music.

Wheels keep the tempo.

Going nowhere in particular.

Not a damned care in the world.

Tobacco tastes especially good today.

Road is breathing.

Asphalt is alive.

Waiting for destiny to do its thing.

So what.

Past made me what I was.

Present is a blessing.

Future determines what I will be.

Doesn't matter what's ahead.

Only things I need are gas and more road.

One care in the world.

Just one.

... Drive ...

Author's Note

"I would rather sit on a pumpkin and have it all to myself than be crowded on a velvet cushion. I would rather ride on earth in an ox cart, with a free circulation, than go to heaven in the fancy car of an excursion train and breathe a malaria all the way." - Thoreau

Reviews

[sette]

and sometimes we just have to take a break and think things over especially when we need to make a big decision which can affect us in one way or another there is a need not to think about anything and just sit and let the mind be blank even for a few minutes, perhaps that is the reason why we need to clear our heads from time to time. very well written friend

[Pete]

hi sette! thank you. you've got it. it can be as easy or hard as we make it. sometimes we have to take it slow & easy, kick back and see what turns out ... :)

[sette]

so very true

[dead letter office]

Pete, well penned. The video juxtaposes the mass transporting this man in a random path without his control in any way. The driver chooses, perhaps on a whim left, right or straight ahead. in both destination may be unknown.

[Pete]

spot-on observations. you've got it exactly right. thank you Christos ... :)

[Derekv]

Great piece, very well expressed. Keep up the good work!

-Derekv

[Pete]

thank you kindly for the encouragement! ... :)

[Lyn Anderson]

You really captured the feeling we humans sometimes get in a car. Us, the road, the music, and a cigarette. Sometimes, that's all we need. :)

[Pete]

indeed. thank you Lyn. now if we could just find some open road ... :)

[flaco]

This is nice. Well said ,written and expressec

[Pete]

thank you flaco. an easygoing, relaxed write. sometimes we need that i think ... :)

[barleygirl]

I feel this exact same way about driving. Having grown up far from town & far from anything to do & without any media connections possible, driving was often our form of entertainment. I still get immense pleasure from going for a drive. Especially in my area, which is abundant with long lonely stretches of country road. The details you picked to paint this word picture are intriguing. Many of your details describe some of my own driving forays. I love-love-love the way you ended this (the last 4 lines)! Fondly, Margie

[Pete]

thanks Margie. here's hoping that all your roads are clear sailing with nothing but green lights! ... :)

[barleygirl]

Maybe a stray cow that's gotten thru the barbed wire . . . *smile*

[Pete]

was trying to be metaphorical but forgot, you're out in the boonies of Mayberry! ... :)

[barleygirl]

Here in the boondocks, smooth sailing still brings surprises!

[Pete]

Yes indeedy, Lol.

[Just Kim]

I really enjoyed this write, Yes sometimes we do need a break from some things. very nicely written and expressed.

[Pete]

indeed. gotta get away from it all sometimes. thank you so much for sharing thoughts Kymberleigh. ... :)

[Just Kim]

not a problem

[송지ፏ..]

Nice, it's sometimes comforting and nice to drive and just listen to music. I liked it a lot! c:

[Pete]

thank you 송지ፏ.. it can be a wonderful thing to do. your thoughts are appreciated ... :)

[송지석 / Ji-Suk]

Thanks very much!

[andrew mitchell]

Had a relaxing mood Pete with the imagery, like I was there. It’s a sort of daydreaming experience driving behind the wheel going no where in particular and in all this time one feels free!

[Pete]

hey, thanks andrew. good of you to stop by. hope all is well down under. i'll be 'round soon as i can. best ... :)

[Onlyme]

Good read, enjoyed this a lot. Made me think of times. Like this in my car. When I did have one. Good times. I truly did enjoy. Cheers for sharing. Living for the moment. Ahmen.

[Pete]

thank you so much Dee. there can be a lot of independence and enjoyment in it but its getting more difficult to do every day. appreciate you sharing thoughts! ... :)

[Onlyme]

And I appricated you writing your thoughts down. In your poem. And sharing with us all. :)

[Kelly Scheppers]

I like this, Pete, for the simple reason that most of us quite enjoy driving. But it certainly isn't as carefree as it used to be.

I'd rather sit on the pumpkin, too! ; )

[Pete]

thanks Kelly. it sure used to be enjoyable. way too much traffic now. seems like people have gotten aggressive too - road rage, cutting off etc. sure is nice when there's some open road ... :)