Places

[michaelgallatin]

He hopped into his car
and he pointed it North.
He needed no prompting
to right then sally forth.

Driving as long as he had to
he'd end up in Maine,
where the rivers ran more freely
than his tired, old brain.

He put on his worn sneakers
and he began walking South
as a whistling flowed like honey
from out of his mouth.

He knew what he wanted
right down to his core,
to see waves lapping gently
on a South Carolina shore.

He climbed up in the train
and he headed due East.
Peace was something he craved
as his life was a beast.

He'd sit and relax and
his troubles would pass,
where Paul Revere's soul roamed
through old Boston, Mass.

He boarded the plane
for his flight to the West.
He liked all these places
but So Cal was the best.

The beaches, the sunshine
and the warm, salty air,
yes, he felt most alive
when he traveled out there.

But any direction would
work wonders for him.
It didn't much matter
if he chose on a whim.

If he grew tired of his life
and he felt a bit bored,
there were places
to cheer up his soul...

as he said "Thank the Lord!"

Michael "In A Wandering Mood" Gallatin

[Lisa Arnold]

great write Mike, many thanks to you for sharing!

[michaelgallatin]

;D Thank you for , enjoying and commenting. Thank you as well for maintaining such a fine site for poets!

Take care,
Mike

[purplespirit]

Fantastic poem Mike, the more I read it the more I admire the rhythmic flow as well as the great imagery, thank you. Be fine! Ulla xx

[Lisa Arnold]

Feb 15, 2012 11:09:45 GMT -5 michaelgallatin said:

;D Thank you for , enjoying and commenting. Thank you as well for maintaining such a fine site for poets!

Take care,
Mike

Hello Mike, you are quite welcome and that is so nice of you to say those kind remarks about the site, our deepest hope is that Echoes is an enjoyable place for poets to share their poetry

I hope you have a nice weekend

[michaelgallatin]

This site deserves kudos and fulfills the mission you pledged it to. You deserve kudos as well for maintaining it as a fine place for poets. I'm certain I'm not the only person here who feels that way. So, many thanks!

Namaste,
Mike

[purplespirit]

Oh no, in deed, Mike is by no means the only who loves Echoes Site. I too gladly join him and meanwhile it is a real happy poetry home to me, thank you Lisa and all who work for it! Ulla xx

[rrw]

I like the way you executed this romp around the world, so to say. Lovely ideas told with great skill.

[diasdoano]

I followed your "mind paths " and the more I read the job, more I like to do it ! Thanks ! Oh no, dear, I am not Italian, I am Brazilian and I live in Salvador which is the capital of the state of Bahia. And as for your judging, you are not completely mistaken since both Italian and Portuguese languages come from Latin, so many words are similar.

Domício.

[michaelgallatin]

;D to you all, both for commenting upon my poem and liking this site. I look forward to your poetry as well and enjoying my time here.

Bless you all,
Mike

[michaelgallatin]

Feb 19, 2012 9:11:59 GMT -5 diasdoano said:

I followed your "mind paths " and the more I read the job, more I like to do it ! Thanks !

Domício.

PS - And welcome to Echoes my new friend! Judging by the name I'd say you were Italian or at least Italian-American. My wife was born in a town near Naples and lived in Italy until she was 13. I am right about your name Sir?

Take care,
Mike

[Auro mani]

Very well written Mike, nice flow :-) Loved it !!!

[Auro mani]

Hey Lisa,

I would also like to thank you for giving us a place to pen our thoughts...may "echoes" echoe forever in the virtual world :-)

Cheers
Auromani

[Lisa Arnold]

Feb 17, 2012 15:05:21 GMT -5 michaelgallatin said:

This site deserves kudos and fulfills the mission you pledged it to. You deserve kudos as well for maintaining it as a fine place for poets. I'm certain I'm not the only person here who feels that way. So, many thanks!

Namaste,
Mike

many thanks to you Mike

I thank you for liking Echoes and I will be sure to read your poetry

[Lisa Arnold]

Feb 17, 2012 16:35:08 GMT -5 purplespirit said:

Oh no, in deed, Mike is by no means the only who loves Echoes Site. I too gladly join him and meanwhile it is a real happy poetry home to me, thank you Lisa and all who work for it! Ulla xx

thank you much dear Ulla, and thank you for you wonderful work

I will be certain to read you often