My Family folder has sub-folders as well. See I write poems for my kids and grandkids. I have chronicled many things my grandchildren have done through poetry. From birth to whenever. You never know what will cause me to think of a poem.
Today is Monday - the day we have dinner with my BFF. She broke her ankle recently and had to have surgery and is currently in an assisted living facility, praying that a second surgery and recovery is not necessary. A few years ago she and I took a weekend trip by ourselves. I want to share the poem I wrote regarding our weekend adventures. Hope you enjoy the poem as much as we enjoyed our trip.
ROAD TRIP
We planned a road trip my BFF and
me
Who knew how exciting this would
be.
We pulled out of the drive – our trip
had begun
Never knowing we would have so
much fun.
Telling a story my friend said
‘crap’
Then over her mouth her hand did
clap.
Now this she knows I think is a
bad word
The rest of the weekend ‘oh s**t’
I heard.
We made frequent
posts to Facebook
Knowing that our friends would
all look.
We started out with some tasting
of wine
Then we went over to try the zip
line.
The wine clouded our thinking
this is true
So over our faces our dresses
flew.
Need to recover, time for some
lunch
Margaritas hit the spot was the
hunch.
On to the outlet stores to do
some shopping
But there is a place we might be
stopping.
Krispy Kreme at the entrance but
we did agree
To stop only if a spot near the
door was free.
How lucky for us! A spot did appear
Only eight trips around for that
spot to clear.
On to the Coach store I’m worried
now you know
We left the store without a
purchase this is so.
Another mall a short drive away
Headed back I hear Judy say.
“I think I have changed my mind.
I want that purse I left behind.”
Back to our room the pool looks
inviting
No suits in our bags – this could
be exciting.
The pool closed early we did
decide
As everyone got out when we did
arrive.
Next morning we decide to ride
the Ducks
But it seems that we are out of
luck.
The word was out that we were in
town
And our request was quickly
turned down.
More shopping in store we did
agree
A special purchase was made you
see.
On Facebook we alluded to
feathers
Something special we bought
together.
Texas was playing football you
know
Off to the room to see how the
game does go.
Not a good game Judy needs
consolation
To fend off this feeling of
agitation.
We stop at Gilley’s and settle in
Our Karaoke makes their head
spin.
Our performance is amazing they
did agree
And repeat performances they want
to see.
One more thing we want to do
We have always wanted a tattoo.
It’s a little sore but worth the
pain
It’s the price we pay for our
fame.
The happy pills cloud Judy’s mind
St. Louis was on that last sign.
We finally get the car headed
west
This road trip has been the best.
Written
for: Judy
By: Kathie Marrs
October 19, 2011
A rare photo of us together.
Now let me ask you - is there something you would like me to write a poem about? I'll do my best to create one just for you (Gary - I know what you are thinking and I'm kinda working on it just having trouble getting the start of it). So go ahead - give me a challenge - what would you like me to create a poem about?
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