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February 27, 2009
By Keegan Watters SILVER, Dallas, Texas
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I sit with my feet up on the dashboard,
music bursting from the speakers in rhythmic little puffs,
windows rolled down just enough so I can dangle my left hand over the edge.

I can faintly hear the wind pecking at the cracks on the door,
sending the puddles of water on the ground into frantic ripples
and propelling crackled autumn leaves onto my car windshield.

I close my eyes and listen to the storm battering around me,
enjoying the balmy sensation of the car vents breathing hot air,
warming my skin despite the bitter cold outside.

For once I have nowhere to be, no deadlines to meet, no class to rush to,
and so I stay here just a little while longer while the world races on around me.

© Kristine M., Indianapolis, IN

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heather_marie PLATINUM said...
on Apr. 18 2011 at 10:49 am
heather_marie PLATINUM, Deshler, Ohio
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your writing is so detailed and i just love to words you chose good job!
aubs126 PLATINUM said...
on Mar. 27 2011 at 6:40 pm
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I really liked this!! I could feel the emotion in the peice. Great job! keep writing.
UselessItalian GOLD said...
on Mar. 27 2011 at 5:42 pm
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Thats weird.. The pic is really strange. But I love the poem, very descriptive.
secrets said...
on Mar. 27 2011 at 9:43 am
I wish i had more of that feelin in my life right now!!!!!!!! great poem
Carly14 BRONZE said...
on Mar. 5 2011 at 9:13 pm
Carly14 BRONZE, Oklahoma
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I agree, the imagery was  my favirite part.
thinkofsomethingbetter GOLD said...
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compleatly relateable!! i love it!!!!
destined_for_fame BRONZE said...
on Mar. 5 2011 at 4:34 pm
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I don't think you can choose pictures. I didn't for my story, but it has one anyway.
to.hold.the.sun SILVER said...
on Mar. 5 2011 at 10:13 am
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That has to be the best feeling in the world. I wish I had more of that lately :) But you conveyed it perfectly. Keep up the good work!
Maracuja BRONZE said...
on Mar. 5 2011 at 12:01 am
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Super relaxing :)

Could you possibly help me by giving me feedback? It's cool if not :)

abbymac said...
on Feb. 25 2011 at 8:15 am
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Simply stated I like this. I like the easiness of understanding the message. Great job.
PerfectMGymnast DIAMOND said...
on Feb. 11 2011 at 11:23 pm
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wow! this was so descriptive that i felt like i was there and i gelt relaxed from reading this!!! great job!!! :)
MezzyMesmer said...
on Feb. 11 2011 at 5:58 pm
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Your writing? Superb. The picture you chose? Dislike.
CoOKiEz83 BRONZE said...
on Jan. 20 2011 at 6:54 pm
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i like it, deffinetly keep writing
lucybrown SILVER said...
on Jan. 20 2011 at 2:42 pm
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I like it; the imagery is excellent, and I love the words you use!  Keep writing!
hellogirl GOLD said...
on Jan. 20 2011 at 12:05 pm
hellogirl GOLD, La Habra, California
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love your poem it feels so timeless and good read my poems please i would appreciate it even if you only read one that would be great and tell me what you think.
TheMesserSandman said...
on Jan. 20 2011 at 12:17 am
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What can I say, I like it.
shannannonnn BRONZE said...
on Jan. 19 2011 at 7:21 am
shannannonnn BRONZE, Little Egg Harbor, New Jersey
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times like that only last so long, then were thrown back into that race, that life. :(
Clarebear101 PLATINUM said...
on Jan. 2 2011 at 8:57 pm
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very impressive!! i love the feeling it had in it!
afosnight BRONZE said...
on Dec. 29 2010 at 9:34 pm
afosnight BRONZE, Mantua, Ohio
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i really luv that feeling- wish id feel it more often...
asofnow GOLD said...
on Dec. 29 2010 at 12:15 pm
asofnow GOLD, Troy, Michigan
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i wish id feel that way

sigh...