Need a rest stop,
and some ice cold
pop, she said, feet
up nonchalantly on
dashboard of passenger's
side.
Well, I hate handing out
bad news, but this is not
a map of the United States.
Just pull into
the nearest rest stop.
Then we'll find out
where we are.
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I am a freelance poet, born and bred in Brooklyn, New York. I live with my husband, John, and two charming rescue dogs–Marion Miller and Murphy. We spent eight lovely years in Portland, OR, but are now back in New York.
My goal is to create and share poetry with others
who write, or simply enjoy reading poetry. I hope to touch a nerve
in you, and feel your sparks as well.
Memories came flooding back of me attempting to manage my rental in New Zealand ~~ first time driving on left side of the road. Country roads, folks had a few laughs at my mistakes. Thankfully they indulged me. Finally got the hang of it! Cheers to your feet resting on passenger side dashboard!!
No oone looks at maps any mnore. I had guests at my home whose daughter was traveling. Her route was closed, and she called her father 200 miles away to ask what to do!! Now, of course, GPS leads them everywhere. I love to plan my route ahead and see what I might be missing!!
Joyful rides always have a stop or two or more. I’m not sure there will be rest stops or many trees to get behind where your couple is headed. The place on the map is in Angola. West of South Africa.
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Love it Sara! Happy New Year to you and yours!
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Thanks, Carrie! Have a peaceful, healthy and happy new year.
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Sometimes maps can’t get us where we need to go.
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Well said, Lisa!
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a long way from home here Sara – hope you find your road in 2022!
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I’m going to give it my all. Thanks, Laura!
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Wrong map, right road?
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Who knows???
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Ha ha….Happy New Year Sara !
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Thanks, Rall!
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This made me smile!
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I’m glad Sherry!
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Memories came flooding back of me attempting to manage my rental in New Zealand ~~ first time driving on left side of the road. Country roads, folks had a few laughs at my mistakes. Thankfully they indulged me. Finally got the hang of it! Cheers to your feet resting on passenger side dashboard!!
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Especially since I don’t drive!
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No oone looks at maps any mnore. I had guests at my home whose daughter was traveling. Her route was closed, and she called her father 200 miles away to ask what to do!! Now, of course, GPS leads them everywhere. I love to plan my route ahead and see what I might be missing!!
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I remember the old AAA Trip Ticks, where the route was colored on each page you flipped. They made more sense to me.
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Joyful rides always have a stop or two or more. I’m not sure there will be rest stops or many trees to get behind where your couple is headed. The place on the map is in Angola. West of South Africa.
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But, the map location is not where they really are.
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I like these characters and this scene. Clever poem!
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Thanks, JYP!
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