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

[Chris Shaw]

The freedom of the road Pete, you make this sound so attractive. Behind the wheel not a care in the world, wind in your hair, music on. How I wish driving was like that where I am. Can't get further than a few metres before you have to apply your brakes, congestion, noise, impatience and road rage. I really enjoyed your poem, even though it reminded me of what I haven't got. A well executed write. Well done.

Chris

[Pete]

so true Chris. even that is not so easy anymore but you nailed it with freedom! it can be enjoyable like our lives. cups can be half empty or half full. blessings friend ... :)