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the on ramp
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Twisted up
Driving trying to figure out
where
I’m supposed to be
and
all of a sudden I realize
Bum District
and I look around
20 –30 souls
dazed some
laughing some
free
no worries of mortgage here
hunger yes drugs I’m sure
the next paper sack of booze release
no doubt
just bottom line survival
survive!
Bum District
and I really wanted
to park
join the ranks
scrape for cardboard
to cover a broken body
a broken spirit
but
I just drove
looking for the on ramp
to
life
as I know it

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Reviewed by Ted Sheridan (Reader)
Reviewed on June 2, 2003
Happened to me in New Orleans, got of in the wrong side of town, had my gun but only one clip and was surrounded by glue stiffers and the like, told them all a joke and got on my cell phone and ordered them pizza, after all of that not one of them writes to say thanks.

Reviewed by Nancy D.
Reviewed on June 2, 2003
So open with your thoughts makes you a winner.

Nancy

Reviewed by *********** ********** (Reader)
Reviewed on June 2, 2003
Vivid stuff Miz Josie...damn it if you can't light the way.....Excellent ty, Dani

Reviewed by Rodney Bohen
Reviewed on June 2, 2003
Jose,
I can add nothing, that has not yet been said, except I felt these lines were very strong indeed, you should be proud, good piece, happy highway girl, you deserve it!
Rod


but
I just drove
looking for the on ramp
to
life
as I know it





Reviewed by Katy Walsvik (Reader)
Reviewed on June 2, 2003
I swear to god, Josie.. you are such a voice to be reckoned with! You just plain, flat out TELL IT! Damn straight! Good on ya, madam! katy.

Reviewed on June 2, 2003
(((josie)))

so true...we see those less fortunate than us...and say, "there, but for the Grace of God, go i," and continue on our way...onto the on ramp of life...

powerful, thought provoking write...

(((HUGS))) and love,

karla. :(

Reviewed by Amor Sabor
Reviewed on June 2, 2003
Great write, Josefina...just love the reality and theme in this.
Amor

Reviewed by Jeff Alu
Reviewed on June 2, 2003
Love it!

Reviewed by Tinka Boukes
Reviewed on June 2, 2003
Wow! I cold see it......sitting next to you ... real vivid write Josie!!

love
Tinka

Reviewed by Marilyn Seray
Reviewed on June 2, 2003
Lots of emotion in this one
Nice poem

Reviewed by Elizabeth Taylor (Reader)
Reviewed on June 2, 2003
The difference between winners and losers. The winners keep trying. Well done, Josie.

Reviewed by Sandi Sparks (Reader)
Reviewed on June 2, 2003
So many times I've thought of dropping out or dropping in for that matter, but I get back on the road of my life and keep on trucking. Thanks for sharing!

Sandi

Reviewed by T. Emilie Dybevik (Reader)
Reviewed on June 2, 2003

I really love the way you express things. I SO relate! Very well done ma'am!

Teresa

Reviewed by Dens Dreamweaver (Reader)
Reviewed on June 2, 2003
excellent reflection..
Melanie

Reviewed on June 2, 2003
good write, josie...you are faster than a cheetah when it comes out to spittin' out fine poetry! LOL love, your friend in texas, karen lynn. (((HUGS))) :)


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