Oncoming traffic

sorenbarrett

Driving life's road, pulling a heavy load, I watched trucks and cars coming on
My past approaching, upon me encroaching, fear it did spawn
As it passed by, in a blink of an eye it was gone  
Speeding so fast ahead amassed lines of cars a rolled truck of Exon
In a traffic jam of time speeding is a crime, one can not turn around
In life's lane one must remain, all four wheels on the ground  
So in life's traffic I am holographic, I await a prisoner of fait
Resting on the side board of a Ford plate as vulture bait

Get a free collection of Classic Poetry ↓

✔ Receive the ebook in seconds ✔ 50 poems from 50 different authors


Comments +

Comments6

  • Priya Tomar

    Philosophical poem with strong imagery .
    Nicely writren .

    • sorenbarrett

      Thanks so much Priya for your read and interpretation it is most valued

    • Friendship

      This took me a while to understand. I'm not sure if I understood it right. Your poem seems to revolve around the journey of life, the weight of past experiences, and the inevitability of time. The poet reflects on how one navigates through life, dealing with the pressures and fears that come from encountering one’s past and the relentless forward motion of time. The metaphor of traffic symbolizes life's challenges, the passage of time, and the inability to turn back once choices are made.

      • sorenbarrett

        Thank you so much Friendship for your read and interpretation that is on the right road and going the right direction indeed. It is most appreciated and valued

      • Katie B.

        Isn't there always oncoming traffic? Great write Soren.

        • sorenbarrett

          Thank you Katie yes there is always oncoming traffic. Time never stops

        • Tristan Robert Lange

          Soren, lands…there’s a restless movement in this that never settles. It feels like being carried forward whether you’re ready or not, with no real control over the pace. That tension sticks. A fave. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦‍⬛

          • sorenbarrett

            Thank you so much my dear friend for the read and comment it is as always most cherished

          • orchidee

            A fine write SB.

            • sorenbarrett

              Thanks so much Orchi for the read and comment it is appreciated

            • ms.divine

              Perfectly said 🫶🏾🚘 vroom vroom

              • sorenbarrett

                Thank you so much for the read and comment it is appreciated



              To be able to comment and rate this poem, you must be registered. Register here or if you are already registered, login here.