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The Road Ahead, The Road Behind
by Felix LeRoy Perry → (All Poetry by Felix LeRoy Perry)
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For thosse who still feel the call of the open road but for whatever reason it is closed to them.


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The Road Ahead, the Road Behind

 

Wind screaming onward, ever onward

The skies change your view of life

The tires sing a song of freedom

And the open road becomes your wife

 

No time clock mounted on a wall

No necktie shackle round your throat

Just a carpet of tar and a ribbon of white

That’s what their world’s all about

 

Blue lips, raccoon eyes and cramps

Worn proudly like medals on a chest

For riders of the chrome and steal horse

Who all love this life the best

 

So wave a hand and smile a greeting

When you see them passing on a run

Salute the road ahead and the one behind

At the setting of each sun…

 

 

 

 


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 Reviews of "The Road Ahead, The Road Behind"
Reviewed by Kathleen McDonald
Reviewed on May 14, 2009
bravo!!!! I have many friends that ride. Great write Fee

hugs
Kat

Reviewed by Linda Zebsokey
Reviewed on May 11, 2009
Wonderful, Fee. The picuture and the poem do a great job of taking you for a sensational ride. LS

Reviewed by J'nia Fowler
Reviewed on May 9, 2009
Nice ride Fee. Love it. J'nia

Reviewed on May 8, 2009
Delightful feel of freedom...and one heckuva read, Fee! Let all know to take those roads while they can, 'cause all too soon they'll hit that detour.
Blessings and Love - Micke

Reviewed by Jon Willey
Reviewed on May 7, 2009
Felix, your ode to the open road and cycling in particular is a sentimental gem for many -- I am immediately reminded of, "The Tail of The Dragon", in western N.C. -- a twisting turning piece of tarmac beauty and excitement -- enjoyed this one very much -- peace and love Jon Michael

Reviewed by Georg Mateos
Reviewed on May 6, 2009
WOW, HD Fat Boy and any empty road, this poem go me thinking about those days when I was young and "the life ahead and the life behind" was such a fun. Now those days, the one behind, are getting longer and yet, riding that HD to nowhere in particular seems such a fun...

Georg


Reviewed by Myrna Badgerow
Reviewed on May 6, 2009
Perhaps because I do not drive I have never felt this urge to just find a road and travel along.. I think I am more comfortable letting my imagination do the exploring...))
Loved the piece...
Myrna

Reviewed on May 6, 2009
Get me on that bike, boy! Whee! Great write; well done!

(((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in Tx., Karen Lynn. :D

Reviewed by Ed Matlack
Reviewed on May 6, 2009
I haven't ridden in many years, but this gives me the thought to do so again, though to be honest, I like the privacy & comfort of driving my Jeep, plenty of heat, a/c & out of the weather...and I can take Rufuz with me easier...Ed & Rufuz (w00f)

Reviewed by Rose Rideout
Reviewed on May 6, 2009
Well Cuz I know this will be one that Fred will really like, a great write and thak you for sharing.

Love ya face Cuz XOXOXO, Rose

Reviewed on May 6, 2009
Hi Fee, I'm not a fan of motorcycles, but oh how I know and miss the open road. You express well the freedom and the view of life.. damn, i've been missing the road and can't go, and now you had to write this? sigh :] Thank you for sharing this, Fee, definitely a call isn't it?

In Spirit,
Bear

Reviewed by Mr. Ed
Reviewed on May 6, 2009
Salute the road ahead, and the one behind. Well penned, my friend. There was a time I never wanted to be home, and now, there are few places I would rather be.

Reviewed by Dawn Anderson
Reviewed on May 5, 2009
Fee, I can feel the freedom expressed within your lines. Enjoyed this!

Reviewed by Sheila Roy
Reviewed on May 5, 2009
Fee,
Definitely a lifestyle one loves or hates. This is a great tribute to those who love it. Hugs,
Sheila

Reviewed by neerja gandhi (Reader)
Reviewed on May 5, 2009
how very brilliant,to look forward to great life , moving ahead...with a slight glimpse of the past left behind....very nice Fee....warm wishes

Reviewed by Sandie May Joyce
Reviewed on May 5, 2009
I love the freedom that you have expressed in this poem to move forward, leaving the past behind. I like how you used this as a metaphor, as in life, one is always free to move forward.

Great job with this one, Fee!!!

Sandie Angel :o)

Reviewed by Regis Auffray
Reviewed on May 5, 2009
A fine ode for those who love the road, Fee. Thanks for sharing. Love and peace to you,

Regis

Reviewed by Christine Alwin
Reviewed on May 5, 2009
Ah,,,To get up and ride with the wind..is there a better feeling?...I miss my motorcycle...gave it up when I had kids..4 wheeling is now a knew love of mine....this is truly a poem written from the heart..and a keeper!
love and hugs,
Christine

Reviewed by Karen Vanderlaan
Reviewed on May 5, 2009
Awesome write--i am not a guy but i have loved my drives accross country and miss that at times!


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