Lost Highway
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The snow was baby powder
swirling around my 4-Runner.
I didn’t bother with putting
the four-wheel drive on
since the road was clear.
I was on my way to babysit
my three-month old granddaughter
and as I descended through
the notch, I could feel my heart
beating a little faster
as if I were going on a date.
With just a mile to go
I hit black ice and I was on
a carnival ride, curving
into the oncoming lane,
swerving back to mine,
not being able to straighten out,
aiming for a spot between
a telephone pole and a snow bank
opting for a ditch, instead.
Hands on wheel
I don’t want to do this
I just want to see Kylie
Down into the ditch
Upside down
Rightside up
Hands still on wheel
Stuff everywhere
I’m alive
Unhurt, I think
Later, after the ambulance
came and they checked me out
after my daughter picked me up
and I convinced her to go to work
after calling my husband
and the insurance company,
I sat with Kylie in my arms
breathing in the baby powder
scent of new life.
7 comments:
Wow, is this true? If so, I hope you're okay (hugs). You did a great job on the write, very dramatic, not a word too many, unnerving. Lovely ending, perfect.
i swear to f*ing god you can write a piece of beautiful poetry out of any thing... i am so glad to hear you are alright,,, and i am jealous you can make a car accident sound like the disney on ice....
hey take care..
I agree with Paisley..you can make such wonderful poetry of anything, great talent
You prove that all of life is art.
Wow and ouch come to mind. What a great piece. Good to know you are okay. Ilove how you say the snow was like baby powder swirling around you and how it ended so well with baby Kylie in your arms smelling of baby powder terrific.
Great comparisons between the snow and baby powder - desire and fear - relief and hugs. Stay safe(r)!
as others mentioned the powder/powder is really nice
it is heart stopping at times!
and that feeling of another moment with that child--when you thought for a moment there may not be another...wow
glad all came out ok
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