Full tank of gas
And I’m crusin’ my home town
Something I’ll do every now and then
Since my muscle car days of ridin’ around
There’s a road sign up ahead
Turn here for Memory Lane
How it pulls on me
As if called by name
Memories seem to all come up on cue
The places, friends, and good times
Was it really that long ago?
Like yesterday it seems in my mind
The house I grew up in
All re-modeled I see
I just shake my head
I liked it the way it used to be
On Branch Street, Central Elementary School
Where in fifth grade I first fell in love
Right next to the Lawson Tower
With the bells ringing high above
I drive by Sand Hills Beach
Where many a summer day
On the radio a song we laughed at
“They’re Coming to Take Me Away”
When older, I cruised Front Street
On Friday and Saturday nights
Familiar faces all just hangin’ out
A few couples in the shadows out of sight
Then by Motorhead Alley
Where all the gearheads strut their stuff
Dual quads against a sixpack
A stare down to test the bluff
My crusin’ song of “Ramble Tamble”
By CCR on my stereo
Give the volume knob a twist
“ooooh, down the road I go”
Now past the Old Oaken Bucket Pond
And a favorite memory I hail
I’ll turn down this side street to
My homesick heaven on Satuit Trail
Seems I always find myself here
With a sweet whisper of her name
Happens every time I take that ride
That nostalgic ride down Memory Lane
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And this brings memories for me as well - yes I also laughed at Coming to take me away ha ha - great write.
Wasn't that the craziest song ever? I loved it. Thanks for reading. ; )
A fine write AP.
Thanks orchidee. Hope you enjoyed the ride. ; )
That memory lane we travel can be both wonderful and emotive. Good write.
Thanks Goldfinch. ; )
I am glad to see I am not alone in looking back. I enjoyed your ride, glad I had a window seat.
I feel as though the past is a magnet that I'm attracted to. Thanks for reading and your note lasergraph. ; )
Very personal loved it
Thank you wlschuett. Glad you enjoyed it. ; )
This memory lane is full of lovely views on the side. Does this lane has bicycle path? I would like to ride my bicycle on it.
A wonderful writing.
aah well, there's a sidewalk on part of the way. Thanks for reading m&m. ; )
Nice to read about your memories. I felt like going to my youth time in my memories. It is nice to remember good times.
I'm all ears, let's hear some of those happy memories girl. Thanks for reading malu. ; )
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