from song lyrics, poems, idioms and maybe an
original thought tumbling into my head in a
midnight epiphany. Must be because, like
everyone, I'd like to escape from politics and
Covid. I hope to take my own advice!
Submitted to Poets & Storytellers United
November 1, 2020
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So, you’re
leaving on a jet plane
a fast train to nowhere
a slow boat to China
no matter the fare
buying a ticket to happy
in some Valhalla afar
you haven’t learned the lesson yet
wherever you go. there you are
the bird of time is on the wing
it’s time you read the script
the joy is in the journey
sit back and enjoy the trip
Sound advice, craftily captured, amplified and re-delivered, Beverly.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Ron. Sometimes I feel my poems are so predictable (sigh).
DeleteI recognize some of those songs--what fun!
ReplyDeleteYou are not alone, in your wanting to avoid the madness (and the horror) that is the news. And you do it in a creatively healthy way, which you share--you rock, Bev! And I completely agree, "the joy is in the journey".
ReplyDeleteThis is a really fun poem! It's nice to recognize some of the phrases too.
ReplyDeleteLeaving on a jet plane ... the first piece I learned on my guitar (years ago) and now sadly there is no place to run. Nice poem, Bev.
ReplyDeleteHa, a lovely remixing of the well-known phrases and advice. Hard, sometimes, to enjoy the trip when traversing such grim-looking spaces. But I know you know that there are still stars and sunsets, trees and flowers: those small, vast things.
ReplyDeleteThis is fun :) I almost sang Leaving on a jet plane. Sometimes, or maybe most of the time I neglect to read the script. Glad there's a trip to enjoy.
ReplyDeleteThinking is the best way to travel, said the Moody Blues. Great line here: wherever you go. there you are.
ReplyDeleteYou've done a wonderful job with borrowed words and phrases, Bev. Your playful poem made me smile; a great way to start my morning. Thank you. :)
ReplyDeletegreat response to the prompt.
ReplyDeleteadd some music and there's a catchy song!
We have many pockets of turbulence on this journey currently...regardless, I like your post, Bev. :)
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