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Blogs > MovingOn001 > Moving On from Here

Lonely on the Road - A Poem  

MovingOn001 68M
71 posts
11/10/2014 4:10 pm

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11/26/2014 1:23 pm
Lonely on the Road - A Poem

This is a poem I had written in the Spring of 2003 after I had driven cross country by myself from Philly to Phoenix, AZ. Please let me know what you think.

Lonely on the Road

I’m feeling down, lonely on the road
My van is all packed with a full load
Listening to my music feeling the blues
Some nice company I surely could use.

Driving down the road mile after mile
Sure would be great to see your nice smile
Gazing across to see the wide mesas
Would like to share with you these incredible places.

Crosswinds pushing me from side to side
Make me think again what a lonely ride
Looking across Mountains covered by clouds
Deep dark gray appearing as shrouds.

Wall of dark clouds move across the sand
Slowly as if pushed by invisible hand
Along with the clouds comes down pouring rains
Washing the earth, removing the stains.

Driving along I’m feeling real tired
Too much coffee my stomach’s real wired
Pulling over for a stop I think it is best
If I nap for a while and take a short rest.

It’s been a long day, I stop for the night
Sure would be nice to have you here in my sight
I decide to go out and have a nice meal
If you were with me, much better I’d feel.

Driving along seeing the bright chrome
My thoughts are wandering ready to roam
Wishing you were here by my side
Would certainly make this a less lonely ride.

Crossing the border into Grand Canyon State
Moving along at a fast steady rate
Knowing I only have a few more hours to ride
Makes me feel much better inside.

After three thousand miles I get to where I’m going
My Granddaughter’s smile is positively glowing
Not sure if this long drive again I will try
The next time out, I think I will fly.

spunkycumfun 63M/69F
41171 posts
11/17/2014 1:57 am

 I would love to do a drive across the US, including New Mexico.


MovingOn001 68M
929 posts
11/17/2014 8:18 am
    Quoting spunkycumfun:
    I would love to do a drive across the US, including New Mexico.
I had dreamed of driving cross country ever since I was a kid as I had always wanted to see and explore this beautiful country. It wasn't until the summer of 2001 that I finally had the time and money at the same time to be able to do it. My younger son and I were on the road for two months as we visited 38 states and five Canadian provinces, driving over 16,000 miles on our journey. The following summer I took a six week drive by myself and the final solo trip which I wrote about here was in the Spring of 2003.

If you ever have the chance to drive across the US, DO IT! You will see some incredible scenery and meet some wonderful people. You may want to look into buying a National Parks Pass, which will give you free admission into all of the national parks and forests in the United States for a year, which can save you a nice amount of money if you're going to be seeing many of them.

The key to making such a trip is in the preparation before you leave. You'll want to map out the routes you want to take, figuring out what you want to stop and see on your way and who you may wish to visit. Try to build some cushion into your schedule in case you have any problems as you decide where you want to stop and spend the night on your way. Perhaps the most important preparation you can do is to make sure that the vehicle you're driving will be able to handle such a trip with a minimum of problems.

I know that for me, it truly was the trip of a lifetime, one which I will remember for the rest of my life. If you have the chance to do it, you will have the trip of a lifetime!


spunkycumfun 63M/69F
41171 posts
11/17/2014 8:39 am
    Quoting MovingOn001:
    I had dreamed of driving cross country ever since I was a kid as I had always wanted to see and explore this beautiful country. It wasn't until the summer of 2001 that I finally had the time and money at the same time to be able to do it. My younger son and I were on the road for two months as we visited 38 states and five Canadian provinces, driving over 16,000 miles on our journey. The following summer I took a six week drive by myself and the final solo trip which I wrote about here was in the Spring of 2003.

    If you ever have the chance to drive across the US, DO IT! You will see some incredible scenery and meet some wonderful people. You may want to look into buying a National Parks Pass, which will give you free admission into all of the national parks and forests in the United States for a year, which can save you a nice amount of money if you're going to be seeing many of them.

    The key to making such a trip is in the preparation before you leave. You'll want to map out the routes you want to take, figuring out what you want to stop and see on your way and who you may wish to visit. Try to build some cushion into your schedule in case you have any problems as you decide where you want to stop and spend the night on your way. Perhaps the most important preparation you can do is to make sure that the vehicle you're driving will be able to handle such a trip with a minimum of problems.

    I know that for me, it truly was the trip of a lifetime, one which I will remember for the rest of my life. If you have the chance to do it, you will have the trip of a lifetime!
Thanks for all the advice. It's definitely on my to-do list.


MovingOn001 replies on 11/17/2014 9:12 am:
Good for you! I hope you get to do it. If there's any advice you would like or anything I can help you with on your preparations, please don't hesitate to ask.

LaffLuvLilyslive 57F
2456 posts
11/26/2014 9:45 am

 I enjoyed this I am feeling very restless lately I nice long road trip sounds nice but not alone like in your poem
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if love isn't the answer, than I misunderstood the question


MovingOn001 replies on 11/26/2014 1:23 pm:
Yes, a nice long road trip does sound nice. I agree with you about not doing it alone as it DOES get quite lonely out in some of those wide open, desolate areas. If you were able to take a nice long road trip, where would you like to go?

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