Barely an adult
At least in years
Full of bravado, little else
Armed with a lack of knowledge
That could fill a book
Running on borrowed money
Stepping on to an endless
Ribbon of asphalt
Beginning a journey of years
Good times, hard times
Sights seen , people met
From the seed of a dream
A lifetime of travel
Beginning a journey of years
Good times, hard times
Sights seen , people met
From the seed of a dream
A lifetime of travel
"Stepping on to an endless
ReplyDeleteRibbon of asphalt . . ."
And clearly, not a minute of this investment was wasted! And therein lies the tale, not yet ended. It's neat to set out the beginnings so clearly.
From the seed of a dream....a life, well lived. I love this, Robert. I can see that ribbon of road unfurling before your windshield. The sights you must have seen!
ReplyDelete"Full of bravado. Little else"
ReplyDeleteI think that's the kind of energy needed to start any journey.
Much🌼love
A wonderful beginning to a journey of discovery, a book waiting to be filled, words waiting to be spoken, a learning through experience and all that comes with our travels through life.
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Beautiful, Robert. Summed up so well in your last two lines.
ReplyDeleteI love how you introduce us to "youth" and dreams - and the lines of
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That could fill a book
- ah the wisdom of hindsight understanding ....
and the way you've used word appropriate choices, like running on (makes me think of running boards), ribbon of asphalt, etc. captures the essence of a trucker's life, the journeys, etc.
I'm familiar with the jargon through family and this poem captures and teases with the essences of this profession - I'm sure you have a wealth of all kinds of stories! All those miles. All those places and faces.
I love this "endless / Ribbon of asphalt" that inspires to make a brave beginning....
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ReplyDeleteA lifetime of travel”... Loved these meaningful lines! Take care of the seeds, and I hope a little leafy green thing keeps greeting you everyday. Marvellous...