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Drive

Some drive in silence with their mind 

free as the thought patterns they find

 

Others drive with the crevasses of their soul bare 

to the “lucky” listener sitting there

 

Some drive with laser-focus, turning on a dime

constantly checking their arrival time

 

Others drive with beats blasting, casting glances 

hoping partners will join in their dances

 

Some driv...

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Coastal Wanderers

in the blaze of the summer heat, drips

of sweat rippled down our smooth skin backs.

 

we set out for adventure along the Pacific coast,

the four of us squeezed in a compact sedan.

 

sisters laughing, shouting, nowhere else to be.

engaging winding hair-pin turns, honking,

 

speeding, and slamming on the brakes

as the afternoon sun scorched the town.

 

we reveled ...

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The No Through Road Trip

We were nearly there
you in the driving seat
him with the map
denim shorts
patchwork patches
grandad cardies
Swan Vesta matches
Me in the back
with Giggly Sis
hippy frocks and
bright red socks
headscarves, dreads
and celtic art
all off to a festival
heard about on the vine
from a bloke down the pub
with a roll up
a nose ring
a quintessential
dog on string

We drove between hil...

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