Echo’s in the night (poem) by David J Delaney on AuthorsDen

Echo’s in the night
by David J Delaney → (All Poetry by David J Delaney)
Rated "G" by the Author.

Save


Echo’s in the night Rain that’s falling on my roof Disturbs me from my slumber I hear a distant semi approach Twin stacks sounding like thunder. In darkness twenty-two wheels Now echo an eerie whine Closing my sleep starved eyes I drift to another time. A time when I was out there too Mixing it with the best Driving along the coast road Or hauling way out west. The only work I’ve ever known Became a way of life Certainly was made easier With an understanding wife. It’s said that life itself Often deals a cruel blow Deciding to take the Putty Almost left my wife a widow. Now anyone who has driven Up or down the Putty range Knows your fate is in God’s hands How quickly life can change. Rain was falling all day Looked like it would be all night The truck was feeling good Everything seemed alright. On the radio Slim was singing Through the darkness bull lights shone Remembering that final corner And how it all went wrong. My old rig started loosing traction The bogies and trailer began to slide Knowing this is my last run As we tumbled over the side. The wreck made all the papers A clipping is in my old log book Sometimes I get the courage To open it and take a look. Two months in a coma Six months in rehabilitation No more cruising the highways No lower body sensation. Awoken from my sleep again For now the rain is teaming Just like it did on the Putty When no one heard my screaming. Out of bed I struggle Make my way into the kitchen Boil the kettle for a cuppa Add some sugar to sweeten. I have new wheels these days Still have chrome and a comfy leather seat With an added “ah-oogah” horn I think it’s quite neat. Retreating to the patio In the early darkness I sit I hear a distant semi approach To this new life, I gradually submit. David J Delaney 03/03/2009 ©

Reviewed by Stuart McCallum

Reviewed on April 5, 2009

Hey Dave,

Deeply powerful, thought provoking poem. Describing a 'truckers' life, and how fragile life is to the fore.

A profound piece by a poet who excels in his craft.

Stuart (Melbourne)

Reviewed by Felix Perry

Strong write with all the reality of life in it. Well done.

fee

Reviewed by Tinka Boukes

Moving write!!

Love Tinka

Reviewed by 000 000 (Reader)

A very emotional writing