battered, mud spattered
that non-descriptive truck
was an eyesore in that highway
unmindful of waleful stares
speedily it went on
its whole chassis reverberating
it had seen better days
for the woman traveller
it had been a life saver
putting a distance between her
and her unidentified chasers
she looked askance at the trucker
whose shook his head slightly
continued with the journey
with destination unknown
each experience was one more story
added to the trucks's repertoire
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Hop on aboard the Poetry Train and have you checked carry on tuesday yet?
A runaway who found some trouble and learned there's good to be found in every bad situation.
ReplyDeleteI love the idea of the inanimate object holding the memories.
ReplyDeleteI only hope she didn't get into any more trouble. Nice piece as usual
ReplyDeleteLove this descriptive piece. I can feel the adrenalin in the chase but perhaps she thrives on this also.
ReplyDeleteAn unknown journey can lead to many things and new beginnings. I loved how you used the prompt
ReplyDeleteWell written, with the future left dangling, we wonder where she ends up.
ReplyDeletelove the truck and the way you wrote about it. trucks are always the hero.
ReplyDeleteI like when we get to these lines:
ReplyDelete'it had seen better days
for the woman traveller
it had been a life saver'
Suddenly not such a pathetic scrap heap.
run, run away............
ReplyDeleteWhen the going gets tough those that dont care or find their inner strength waining will always find away to .........run run ..........away
For good or bad, the journey goes on.
ReplyDeleteDarn it, you're good!!!!
ReplyDeleteWonderful tale and take on this prompt!
ReplyDeleteCan i borrow some of your imagination ?????
ReplyDeleteYou tell a story and draw my interest in such few words.
ReplyDeleteOh, and I love the word "askance."
At least she saved herself :)
ReplyDeleteI love the "reverberating chassis"! And, really, everything about this slice of life!
ReplyDeletereverberating chassis. the journey seems risky and eventful. Nice one
ReplyDeletelife as well is a risky journey :-) most of its destination is unknown ..
ReplyDeleteThe stories those truckers must hear, I imagine nothing surprises them!
ReplyDeletePS: Hope you are feeling all better, by the way.
ReplyDeleteVery descriptive. Lovely piece!
ReplyDeleteGood piece. Interesting.
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