SOL 20/31 - On The Road Again

On The Road Again
Traveling northward up the highway
Early morning rising
To arrive mid day

On The Road Again
To visit family and friends
To get smiles and hugs
To celebrate anniversary and birthday

On The Road Again
For just a week
To get our granddaughter fix
To play and read and play some more

On The Road Again
To spend time talking
And catching up
And relaxing

On The Road Again
Ten long hours
Gyros and beef sandwiches waiting
And a glass of wine or two.

Yes, we're On The Road Again




Comments

  1. Book MamaMarch 20, 2016 at 4:32 AM

    I'll be on the road soon, too--getting my writing and coffee-drinking done and then it's time to pack lunches for the car. But we'll be heading south. See you on the road!

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  2. DogtraxMarch 20, 2016 at 5:10 AM

    I hear Willie Nelson in my head ...
    Kevin

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  3. janiefaheyMarch 20, 2016 at 6:20 AM

    I hear Willie Neslon in my head too...What a fun thing to be on the road for! Family and friends. It doesn't get better than that:) Enjoy your road trip.

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  4. Jennifer LaffinMarch 20, 2016 at 6:26 AM

    Safe travels!

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  5. elsieMarch 20, 2016 at 7:44 AM

    A few hours in the car gets you a week of fun with family. Sounds like a fair trade to me. Enjoy!

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  6. LynnMarch 20, 2016 at 8:30 AM

    Safe travels Judy! Enjoy the week of family, friends, and good ole Chicago food! And of course the wine :-)

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  7. Linda BMarch 20, 2016 at 9:38 AM

    Hope the day is good, and the week fabulous!

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  8. AnonymousMarch 20, 2016 at 10:44 AM

    Have a great week. The long trip will be forgotten as soon as you see the smiling faces of your granddaughters.

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  9. EmilyMarch 20, 2016 at 2:12 PM

    I totally have that Willie Nelson song in my head now! I hope your time is lovely!

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  10. UnknownMarch 20, 2016 at 8:55 PM

    Have fun with those granddaughters! This was a fun poem to read!

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  11. MichelleMarch 20, 2016 at 9:11 PM

    I could hear Willie singing .... on the road again. And you made it! It's a loooong drive, but the reward of being at your destination and getting to see us is worth it all! :)

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  12. Alice NineMarch 20, 2016 at 11:00 PM

    Nothing compares to a granddaughter fix. Have a great week!

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