April 2, 2013
From a Car Window
Changing face of the neighborhood,
seasonal decor, home improvements,
smoking embers that reside where once a building stood.
Crowds gathered near shopping or street fairs
children with balls and bikes and school bags.
Expansive highway vistas
tiny houses on the mountain
cows and horses in the valley
rivers full of rocks and white water.
The canopy of endless sky
storms and rainbows on the horizon
landscapes suitable for epic tales.
Passing vehicles from many states
trucks with colorful product graphics
other backseat kids who wave
instant window to window connections.
Night travel with its magic
oil refineries sporting tall flames
pipelines glowing in futuristic patterns
distant fireworks dotting the sky
warm glow from homes beckon.
A moon to escort the travelers
twinkling stars to wish upon
as sleep finally shuts the tired eyes
heads leaning against the car window.
(c)2013 Noreen Braman
1 comment:
I liked the picture this painted. Especially loved these lines:
"backseat kids who wave
instant window to window connections"
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