Route 66 (poem) by Peter Paton on AuthorsDen

Reviewed on July 13, 2006

I enjoyed every mile with you, Peter, and every song, and every bite to eat, and every magnificent view! It brought back my youth! LOL

Peace. Joyce

Reviewed by Tinka Boukes

Reviewed on July 6, 2006

Thanks for the jolly ride Peter!!

Love Tinka

Reviewed by Paul Williams

Reviewed on July 5, 2006

Thanks for the trip Peter enjoyed, got to do it on a Harley though.

Paul;-)

Reviewed by bluecornflower orangetiger

Reviewed on July 5, 2006

for some odd reason, the Ricky Nelson song came to mind: I'm a travelin'man, made a lot of stops , all over the world...

well, this poem of yours was a fast-paced travel tour for sure, thanks , Peter. Mary

Reviewed by A. Santo (Reader)

Reviewed on July 5, 2006

You're a trip.. ;). Good day to you dear heart.

Reviewed by Gwen Dickerson

Reviewed on July 5, 2006

Yes! My husband and I drove that route twice! I was young, wide eyed, excited and in love! He took me from California to Michigan and back again, showing me many..... Sorry, I digress. lol! Great descriptive poem, Peter. As you can see, I really got into the spirit of your poem.

Reviewed by Karen Lynn Vidra, The Texas Tornado

Reviewed on July 5, 2006

Can I come along?? *grins*

Wonderful write, Peter; very well done! BRAVO!

(((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in America, Karen Lynn in Texas. :)

Thanks for your book! I will enjoy it, I know! :)

Reviewed by Susan de Vegter

Reviewed on July 5, 2006

This verse and Route 66 have come into my life a few times in the past few days. I heard the song a few days back...went too see "Cars" and it is about a small town that lost it's businesses when the interstate came through...and racing (go see it) and James Taylor's song about small towns. So much of America is thrown to the side because of interstates being faster but duller. What's more important...getting there quicker or enjoying getting there with memories?

Love and peace and rote 66!
susan

Reviewed by Ch'erie de Perrot

Reviewed on July 5, 2006

If it's alright with you, next time you go, can I come too, I've seen practically all of OZ, so I'd like to go where Gumpy woz....
Ta mate
:)Ch'erie

Reviewed by Linda Dousay

Reviewed on July 5, 2006

...Houston was a calling, and Galveston's sea waves were crashing
dined on New Orleans's crawfish, while the Cajun played...

Gives me chills, Peter! You know Texas is painting the numbers on the roads again...interstate! I think we're coming full circle here...and what a world for writers! Linda

Reviewed by Mr. Ed

Reviewed on July 5, 2006

Gettin One's Kicks on Route 66 is something I've been enjoying most of my life - I actually live fairly close to the beginning of old Route 66, and I've often put the petal to the metal on it - taking in all these fabulous sights. Used to like the old TV series, Route 66, too!

Reviewed by C. McGovern-Bowen

Reviewed on July 5, 2006

nothing like the open road.
love this piece, peter!
peace,
carolyn

Reviewed by Andy Turner (Reader)

Reviewed on July 4, 2006

Next time do the return journey. Love to do something like that in a motorcaravan...

Reviewed by Taylor Ryan

Reviewed on July 4, 2006

It's for certain you've covered more of this country's territory than I have...even still, we have crossed a few of the same paths...mine the lower route west and then a swing up for a taste of Utah, on to Colorado and Wyoming, Montana and Idaho. You have to see Big Sky country. I have done the east from Maine to Florida and the coastal South...to New Orleans. There are just so many places I want to see..and take my sweet time doing the side roads...create a few stories in good company along the way. I don't want to miss a thing!

Thanks gor sharing your journey!

Love,

Taylor~

Reviewed by SHERRY HEIM

Reviewed on July 4, 2006

I live just a couple of blocks off of Route 66, Peter. Here in Albuquerque, they have kept most of the old buildings in tact and fixed them up so that they are now businesses and galleries, theatres, etc. I love to walk along Central Avenue and feel the ghosts from the past making their way down that once long and dusty road. Nice feelings in this, Peter, I hope you make it out this way again. There is so much to see all the way along Rte: 66.
Take care,
Sherry

Reviewed by Rhonda Galizia

Reviewed on July 4, 2006

What a super adventure you've taken, Peter - Geez, even Tod Stiles and Buz Murdock had nothing over on you in their '60's Corvette convertible!
Love the way you weaved this all together, Peter - very artsy, I should say!

I've been through most of those states myself, and I loved The Route 66 TV show, obviously. The best part though, was that theme song!
Thanks for the memories - yours, and mine!

Hope you get to pass through the rolling hills of Pennsylvania sometime during your life...especially in the Autumn. We are known for its Blazing Beauty!

God bless you, Peter! love&prayers, Rhonda

Reviewed by Chrissy McVay

Reviewed on July 4, 2006

Sounds like a fun trip.

Reviewed by A PAX

Reviewed on July 4, 2006

lol I need .........want........
a vacation now
thanks!
:) anita

Reviewed by E T Waldron

Reviewed on July 4, 2006

Peter you did what I did in reverse;-) My niece and I took turns driving, when I moved to California from Illinois. I first went to check it out so we took our time and stopped in most of the states you mentioned. This was our most extended trip. She stayed in California , I flew back to Chicago. Then a month later drove out with her husband but we took a different route, a shorter one. You sure stirred my memories in this journey, thanks for sharing, I really enjoyed your word painting!

Reviewed by Jerry Bolton (Reader)

Reviewed on July 4, 2006

Whadda trip! I have covered many miles on that famous road myself. It is Flagstaff, Arozona that bummed me out . . . Another story, a long one there. Good poem, man, especially giving old Fogerty some play. Keep on Chooglin' . . .

Reviewed by Sandie May Joyce (Sandie Angel)

Reviewed on July 4, 2006

Very interesting, Peter!

Sandie May Angel :o)

Reviewed by Ed Matlack

Reviewed on July 4, 2006

Never made it all the way, but loved it for a state or two...love the collage as well...Ed

Reviewed by Elizabeth Parsons

Reviewed on July 4, 2006

Thank you, Peter, for bringing back some delightful memories of places I haven't seen for awhile. A truly lovely poem. :) Elizabeth

Reviewed by - - - - - TRASK

Reviewed on July 4, 2006

I Drove It Twice Towed 2 Cars--My Corvette & My Olds,i.e. I Drove My 73 Olds Cutlass At Speeds Over 100 mph-I Made California Less 3 Days-All By My Lonesome(Tow Olds)I Wish I Still Had 73 Olds Cutlass-Gave It My X G F!

2nd Time I Didn't Have Listen To My Screaming Kid...

Brings Back Crazy Memories(1st Time X Almost Drove Us & Vette Off Okie Turnpike-Cross Winds Were No Excuse-Stupid Broad...

TRASK

Reviewed by jude forese

Reviewed on July 4, 2006

i really enjoyed this poetic sojourn across route 66 ... you inspired me to try it out one day and get a taste of southern american culture ...

Reviewed by Felix Perry

Reviewed on July 4, 2006

After flying and driving across Canada I can only imagine what Route 66 is like but might be a trip on my motercycle some day. Thanks for stirring my wonder lust.

Fee

Reviewed by L. Figgins

Reviewed on July 4, 2006

I collect Route 66 memoribilia. So much of our American folklore swept along that neon, gas station and motel path. Hey we've been driving ever since, looking for shangri-la. Was a lot more fun when the speed limit was 85 tho, lol. Cool write. Did I say that?