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Traffic, Smiles & Other Oddities
Today I took the long road home.
Not the shortest or the quickest or the most efficient route,
But one that wound around the city and took me to places I hadn’t been before.Snaking through tiny lanes,
Scurrying into dark bylanes,
Trying to find a way back home through paths unknown.
After all, don’t they say all roads lead to Rome?I took the time to just cruise around,
Smiling at motorists who whizzed past me.
They were puzzled and irritated by my lazy calm.
Why wasn’t I in a tearing hurry?Each driver was a bully and a victim in turn,
Unpleasant, and ready with curses and blows
How dare I display leisure during peak traffic hours,
When tempers were high, and patience ran low?Two kids, perhaps in their late teens,
Shook their fists and called me a pest,
With furrowed brows and angsty scenes,
They spewed some words that weren’t their best.But I drove along as casually as I could
Unbothered by those who blocked my way,
For each scowl I received, I sent back a smile,
And the occasional wink and a friendly wave.Some looked confused, some taken aback,
What business had I to look so happy and gay?
But a few smiled back, reluctant at first,
Not used to having kindness sent their way.One man relaxed, sat back in his seat,
Cranked up the music, tapped to the beats.
Another woman shouted, “It’s nice to see,
A happy face on these mean streets.”I continued, undisturbed, unruffled,
Enjoying the breeze that broke through the sultry haze
Humming to myself an old, forgotten tune
A throwback from my childhood days.Today, I took the long road home,
#Poetry #amateurPoet #creativeWriting #blogging #writing #amateurWriter #Love #life #cityLife #urbanLife #DelhiTraffic #lifeInAMetro
Slow, winding, and joyfully stray.
I left a few smiles in my wake.
And that was well worth the delay. -
Traffic, Smiles & Other Oddities
Today I took the long road home.
Not the shortest or the quickest or the most efficient route,
But one that wound around the city and took me to places I hadn’t been before.Snaking through tiny lanes,
Scurrying into dark bylanes,
Trying to find a way back home through paths unknown.
After all, don’t they say all roads lead to Rome?I took the time to just cruise around,
Smiling at motorists who whizzed past me.
They were puzzled and irritated by my lazy calm.
Why wasn’t I in a tearing hurry?Each driver was a bully and a victim in turn,
Unpleasant, and ready with curses and blows
How dare I display leisure during peak traffic hours,
When tempers were high, and patience ran low?Two kids, perhaps in their late teens,
Shook their fists and called me a pest,
With furrowed brows and angsty scenes,
They spewed some words that weren’t their best.But I drove along as casually as I could
Unbothered by those who blocked my way,
For each scowl I received, I sent back a smile,
And the occasional wink and a friendly wave.Some looked confused, some taken aback,
What business had I to look so happy and gay?
But a few smiled back, reluctant at first,
Not used to having kindness sent their way.One man relaxed, sat back in his seat,
Cranked up the music, tapped to the beats.
Another woman shouted, “It’s nice to see,
A happy face on these mean streets.”I continued, undisturbed, unruffled,
Enjoying the breeze that broke through the sultry haze
Humming to myself an old, forgotten tune
A throwback from my childhood days.Today, I took the long road home,
#amateurPoet #amateurWriter #blogging #cityLife #creativeWriting #DelhiTraffic #life #lifeInAMetro #Love #Poetry #urbanLife #writing
Slow, winding, and joyfully stray.
I left a few smiles in my wake.
And that was well worth the delay. -
Traffic, Smiles & Other Oddities
Today I took the long road home.
Not the shortest or the quickest or the most efficient route,
But one that wound around the city and took me to places I hadn’t been before.Snaking through tiny lanes,
Scurrying into dark bylanes,
Trying to find a way back home through paths unknown.
After all, don’t they say all roads lead to Rome?I took the time to just cruise around,
Smiling at motorists who whizzed past me.
They were puzzled and irritated by my lazy calm.
Why wasn’t I in a tearing hurry?Each driver was a bully and a victim in turn,
Unpleasant, and ready with curses and blows
How dare I display leisure during peak traffic hours,
When tempers were high, and patience ran low?Two kids, perhaps in their late teens,
Shook their fists and called me a pest,
With furrowed brows and angsty scenes,
They spewed some words that weren’t their best.But I drove along as casually as I could
Unbothered by those who blocked my way,
For each scowl I received, I sent back a smile,
And the occasional wink and a friendly wave.Some looked confused, some taken aback,
What business had I to look so happy and gay?
But a few smiled back, reluctant at first,
Not used to having kindness sent their way.One man relaxed, sat back in his seat,
Cranked up the music, tapped to the beats.
Another woman shouted, “It’s nice to see,
A happy face on these mean streets.”I continued, undisturbed, unruffled,
Enjoying the breeze that broke through the sultry haze
Humming to myself an old, forgotten tune
A throwback from my childhood days.Today, I took the long road home,
#Poetry #amateurPoet #creativeWriting #blogging #writing #amateurWriter #Love #life #cityLife #urbanLife #DelhiTraffic #lifeInAMetro
Slow, winding, and joyfully stray.
I left a few smiles in my wake.
And that was well worth the delay. -
Traffic, Smiles & Other Oddities
Today I took the long road home.
Not the shortest or the quickest or the most efficient route,
But one that wound around the city and took me to places I hadn’t been before.Snaking through tiny lanes,
Scurrying into dark bylanes,
Trying to find a way back home through paths unknown.
After all, don’t they say all roads lead to Rome?I took the time to just cruise around,
Smiling at motorists who whizzed past me.
They were puzzled and irritated by my lazy calm.
Why wasn’t I in a tearing hurry?Each driver was a bully and a victim in turn,
Unpleasant, and ready with curses and blows
How dare I display leisure during peak traffic hours,
When tempers were high, and patience ran low?Two kids, perhaps in their late teens,
Shook their fists and called me a pest,
With furrowed brows and angsty scenes,
They spewed some words that weren’t their best.But I drove along as casually as I could
Unbothered by those who blocked my way,
For each scowl I received, I sent back a smile,
And the occasional wink and a friendly wave.Some looked confused, some taken aback,
What business had I to look so happy and gay?
But a few smiled back, reluctant at first,
Not used to having kindness sent their way.One man relaxed, sat back in his seat,
Cranked up the music, tapped to the beats.
Another woman shouted, “It’s nice to see,
A happy face on these mean streets.”I continued, undisturbed, unruffled,
Enjoying the breeze that broke through the sultry haze
Humming to myself an old, forgotten tune
A throwback from my childhood days.Today, I took the long road home,
#amateurPoet #amateurWriter #blogging #cityLife #creativeWriting #DelhiTraffic #life #lifeInAMetro #Love #Poetry #urbanLife #writing
Slow, winding, and joyfully stray.
I left a few smiles in my wake.
And that was well worth the delay. -
Noch 'n Gedicht, das ich 2007 geschrieben habe. Auch auf 'nem Schiff, aber ohne Blut.
War ganz zurfrieden mit meinem Reimschema damals. LOL
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Traumschiff
Ich träumte ich wär'
auf der "Polarbär" --
Ein Schiff, so stark und groß
Als wär ich eine Krabbe bloß.
Sie stach in See,
Sie glitt durchs All,
Mit mir voran als Kapitän.
Luv oder Lee,
Schnell wie der Schall,
"... bis wir uns wiederseh'n!"
Die Mannschaft mit Mut
Kämpte tapfer und gut.
War siegreich am Ende,
Wurde schließlich Legende.
Der Nachtwind nun ruht.
Der Mond ist zu seh'n.
Alles schläft, einsam wacht...
Träume sind gut,
Träume sind schön.
Der nächste soll kommen heut' Nacht.
#gedicht #amateurPoet -
Noch 'n Gedicht, das ich 2007 geschrieben habe. Auch auf 'nem Schiff, aber ohne Blut.
War ganz zurfrieden mit meinem Reimschema damals. LOL
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Traumschiff
Ich träumte ich wär'
auf der "Polarbär" --
Ein Schiff, so stark und groß
Als wär ich eine Krabbe bloß.
Sie stach in See,
Sie glitt durchs All,
Mit mir voran als Kapitän.
Luv oder Lee,
Schnell wie der Schall,
"... bis wir uns wiederseh'n!"
Die Mannschaft mit Mut
Kämpte tapfer und gut.
War siegreich am Ende,
Wurde schließlich Legende.
Der Nachtwind nun ruht.
Der Mond ist zu seh'n.
Alles schläft, einsam wacht...
Träume sind gut,
Träume sind schön.
Der nächste soll kommen heut' Nacht.
#gedicht #amateurPoet -
Noch 'n Gedicht, das ich 2007 geschrieben habe. Auch auf 'nem Schiff, aber ohne Blut.
War ganz zurfrieden mit meinem Reimschema damals. LOL
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Traumschiff
Ich träumte ich wär'
auf der "Polarbär" --
Ein Schiff, so stark und groß
Als wär ich eine Krabbe bloß.
Sie stach in See,
Sie glitt durchs All,
Mit mir voran als Kapitän.
Luv oder Lee,
Schnell wie der Schall,
"... bis wir uns wiederseh'n!"
Die Mannschaft mit Mut
Kämpte tapfer und gut.
War siegreich am Ende,
Wurde schließlich Legende.
Der Nachtwind nun ruht.
Der Mond ist zu seh'n.
Alles schläft, einsam wacht...
Träume sind gut,
Träume sind schön.
Der nächste soll kommen heut' Nacht.
#gedicht #amateurPoet -
Noch 'n Gedicht, das ich 2007 geschrieben habe. Auch auf 'nem Schiff, aber ohne Blut.
War ganz zurfrieden mit meinem Reimschema damals. LOL
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Traumschiff
Ich träumte ich wär'
auf der "Polarbär" --
Ein Schiff, so stark und groß
Als wär ich eine Krabbe bloß.
Sie stach in See,
Sie glitt durchs All,
Mit mir voran als Kapitän.
Luv oder Lee,
Schnell wie der Schall,
"... bis wir uns wiederseh'n!"
Die Mannschaft mit Mut
Kämpte tapfer und gut.
War siegreich am Ende,
Wurde schließlich Legende.
Der Nachtwind nun ruht.
Der Mond ist zu seh'n.
Alles schläft, einsam wacht...
Träume sind gut,
Träume sind schön.
Der nächste soll kommen heut' Nacht.
#gedicht #amateurPoet -
CW: Ein Gedicht, das ich 2007 geschrieben habe. Es geht um Steak, Blut, Mord, Tod, Piraten. Was so betrachtet ziemlich brutal klingt. Ist aber eher absurd und soll witzig sein. Nun ja, ich war… nicht mehr ganz so jung.
Der Käpt‘n und der Smutje
Der Smutje mutig,
Das Steak noch blutig.
Der Käpt‘n mag‘s nicht,
Den Smutje ersticht.
Wer brät nun das Steak dem Käpt‘n täglich?
Keiner hat Mut, er verhungert kläglich.
#gedicht #amateurPoet -
CW: Ein Gedicht, das ich 2007 geschrieben habe. Es geht um Steak, Blut, Mord, Tod, Piraten. Was so betrachtet ziemlich brutal klingt. Ist aber eher absurd und soll witzig sein. Nun ja, ich war… nicht mehr ganz so jung.
Der Käpt‘n und der Smutje
Der Smutje mutig,
Das Steak noch blutig.
Der Käpt‘n mag‘s nicht,
Den Smutje ersticht.
Wer brät nun das Steak dem Käpt‘n täglich?
Keiner hat Mut, er verhungert kläglich.
#gedicht #amateurPoet -
CW: Ein Gedicht, das ich 2007 geschrieben habe. Es geht um Steak, Blut, Mord, Tod, Piraten. Was so betrachtet ziemlich brutal klingt. Ist aber eher absurd und soll witzig sein. Nun ja, ich war… nicht mehr ganz so jung.
Der Käpt‘n und der Smutje
Der Smutje mutig,
Das Steak noch blutig.
Der Käpt‘n mag‘s nicht,
Den Smutje ersticht.
Wer brät nun das Steak dem Käpt‘n täglich?
Keiner hat Mut, er verhungert kläglich.
#gedicht #amateurPoet -
CW: Ein Gedicht, das ich 2007 geschrieben habe. Es geht um Steak, Blut, Mord, Tod, Piraten. Was so betrachtet ziemlich brutal klingt. Ist aber eher absurd und soll witzig sein. Nun ja, ich war… nicht mehr ganz so jung.
Der Käpt‘n und der Smutje
Der Smutje mutig,
Das Steak noch blutig.
Der Käpt‘n mag‘s nicht,
Den Smutje ersticht.
Wer brät nun das Steak dem Käpt‘n täglich?
Keiner hat Mut, er verhungert kläglich.
#gedicht #amateurPoet -
CW: Ein Gedicht, das ich 2007 geschrieben habe. Es geht um Steak, Blut, Mord, Tod, Piraten. Was so betrachtet ziemlich brutal klingt. Ist aber eher absurd und soll witzig sein. Nun ja, ich war… nicht mehr ganz so jung.
Der Käpt‘n und der Smutje
Der Smutje mutig,
Das Steak noch blutig.
Der Käpt‘n mag‘s nicht,
Den Smutje ersticht.
Wer brät nun das Steak dem Käpt‘n täglich?
Keiner hat Mut, er verhungert kläglich.
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New #poem! From me! Happy #NaPoWriMo! #amateurpoet
And what winter holiday season is complete
Without Hallmark's unveiling their official
White House Christmas Ornamenthttps://joegallenstein.wordpress.com/2025/04/02/american-express-sponsors/
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New #poem! From me! Happy #NaPoWriMo! #amateurpoet
And what winter holiday season is complete
Without Hallmark's unveiling their official
White House Christmas Ornamenthttps://joegallenstein.wordpress.com/2025/04/02/american-express-sponsors/
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New #poem! From me! Happy #NaPoWriMo! #amateurpoet
And what winter holiday season is complete
Without Hallmark's unveiling their official
White House Christmas Ornamenthttps://joegallenstein.wordpress.com/2025/04/02/american-express-sponsors/
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3 recent books I've gotten to explore #haiku more deeply. Really enjoying all 3, in different ways.
Any other must reads on Haiku for this amateur padawan Haiku wannabe writer/poet?
#poetry #japan #writing #writer #poet #amateurpoet #creativity #songwriter #musician #books #booksofmasto #booksofmastodon
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3 recent books I've gotten to explore #haiku more deeply. Really enjoying all 3, in different ways.
Any other must reads on Haiku for this amateur padawan Haiku wannabe writer/poet?
#poetry #japan #writing #writer #poet #amateurpoet #creativity #songwriter #musician #books #booksofmasto #booksofmastodon
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3 recent books I've gotten to explore #haiku more deeply. Really enjoying all 3, in different ways.
Any other must reads on Haiku for this amateur padawan Haiku wannabe writer/poet?
#poetry #japan #writing #writer #poet #amateurpoet #creativity #songwriter #musician #books #booksofmasto #booksofmastodon
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3 recent books I've gotten to explore #haiku more deeply. Really enjoying all 3, in different ways.
Any other must reads on Haiku for this amateur padawan Haiku wannabe writer/poet?
#poetry #japan #writing #writer #poet #amateurpoet #creativity #songwriter #musician #books #booksofmasto #booksofmastodon