I love sticking my hands out of the driver's side window;
Fingers dancing in the wind under the light of the Blue Mountain sun.
The radio turned all the way up with the bass jumping;
Playing the same ten songs that never get old.
I don't mind the hair in my face,
Even as it whips my skin and sticks to my teeth,
Because I'm too busy singing the lyrics.
They're second nature at this point,
My lips move in sync by muscle memory.
I love the way the road twists and turns,
And the way my ears pop when the elevation changes.
It reminds me of being in the sky, on my first flight.
The unexpected pressure that nearly knocked me out
Has turned into sensations of home.
The trees pass by at light speed,
Blending together yellows, browns, and greens;
A naturalistic mosaic, ever-changing, just for me.
I like watching the houses
And thinking about the families that live there.
I wonder what's for dinner tonight.
I say silent prayers for the road kill,
And I hope they're as peaceful in their eternal slumber,
As I am in this moment.
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Ashley Lima
I think about writing more than I write, but call myself a writer as opposed to a thinker.
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I Am Grateful For So Many Things
I am grateful that I had the opportunity to experience _________. Rupi Kaur's Gratitude Writing Prompts I am grateful that I had the opportunity to experience my children growing up to be kind and loving human beings, that are raising families and work in areas that are making a difference.
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You took me back to memories I had long since forgotten 🥹 Another beautiful piece of work, Ashley ❤️✨
This is so gorgeous. I love the blending colours being referred to as a 'naturalistic mosaic' and the prayers for the roadkill was so sweet.
“I say silent prayers for the road kill, And I hope they're as peaceful in their eternal slumber, As I am in this moment.” What a mic drop! That’s one of the best endings I’ve ever seen for a poem. It just wraps the whole thing up nicely with a beautiful bow, and it’s a gift for us readers. A celebration of those feelings of surrender when we give in to the present moment, unbothered by the past or future.
I enjoyed the carefree sensations this brought about while reading this fantastic piece.
Oh this is so beautiful Ashley, completely captures the joy of driving with accompanying music stunningly. Love this so much. Glad Mackenzie's story brought me here.
Ashley, this poem is marvelous! I am personally a passenger princess, but this poem still spoke so deeply to the piece of me that loves long drives. I am also a serial relistener of playlists :D So glad Mackenzie gave me the opportunity to discover this piece!
With the radio (or cd player) blaring & my fingers dancing out the windows--whether driver's side or any other--this is my moment of peace & pure bliss.