Fast Lane

FredPeyer

Staying in the fast lane,

Concentrating only on

What was right in front,

He had no time at all,

And no inclination either,

To even wonder

What he was missing

On the right, the left,

and behind….

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Comments6

  • orchidee

    Good write Fred.

    • FredPeyer

      Thanks so much, orchidee! But you better stay on the fast lane, don't let KP pass you!!!

    • Accidental Poet

      Life in the fast lane
      Might get you there quicker
      Maybe with even more
      Like a speeding sticker
      Stay home instead
      Especially if you frequent the liquor

      Great write Fred. ; )

      • FredPeyer

        Love your comment poem, AP! Thanks so much for taking the time to compose it. And if you stay home, and if you look through the empty wine bottle, you can see the future..... 🙂

        • Accidental Poet

          No wine bottles 'round here. So guess I'll just wait till the future gets here. ; )

          • 4 more comments

        • Louis Gibbs

          Sounds like advice on the proper way to ride a motorcycle? Just kidding. Fine metaphor on how not to live one's life! It usually takes one a while to figure that out. Good poem, Fred!

          • FredPeyer

            Thanks Louis, as far as the motorcycle is concerned, that's a whole different ballgame. Yes, you may be using the fast lane, but as you and any other motorcycle rider knows, on a bike you have to be aware of everything around you, front, side, and back. So a motorcycle ride is more like meditation, reflection, mind over matter, maybe even a state of Zen. 🙂 🙂

            • Louis Gibbs

              And don't forget to notice oil slicks on the road ... learned that the hard way!

            • malubotelho

              Great writing Fred. A lot of people takes the fast lane. I never. I enjoy the ride.

              • FredPeyer

                Thanks Malu,
                Sometimes when you take the fast lane you end up somewhere and have no idea how you got there.

              • WL Schuett

                Deep and thoughtful Really nice poem Fred

                • FredPeyer

                  Thanks so much, WL, your comment is much too kind, but nevertheless appreciated.

                • poetboy123

                  Very relatable, great piece!

                  • FredPeyer

                    Thank you poetboy. Sometimes it might be better to ride a moped and avoid the freeway.



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