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Time Takes a Breath MAG
February 27, 2009
I sit with my feet up on the dashboard,
music bursting from the speakers in rhythmic little puffs,
windows rolled down just enough so I can dangle my left hand over the edge.
I can faintly hear the wind pecking at the cracks on the door,
sending the puddles of water on the ground into frantic ripples
and propelling crackled autumn leaves onto my car windshield.
I close my eyes and listen to the storm battering around me,
enjoying the balmy sensation of the car vents breathing hot air,
warming my skin despite the bitter cold outside.
For once I have nowhere to be, no deadlines to meet, no class to rush to,
and so I stay here just a little while longer while the world races on around me.
© Kristine M., Indianapolis, IN
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Hernan Gonzalez said...
on Oct. 17 2012 at 1:43 pm
This poem is really good because while I was reading it I was smiling all the time. The poem reminds me of summer because all I do is enjoy my time without any worries and turn my music up loud.I like the line "enjoying the balmy sensation of the car vents breathing hot air."it reminds me of the hot days in summer and Im always complaining why is it so hot. I really like the poem because I can relate to it.
hector123 said...
on Oct. 17 2012 at 1:36 pm
Your poem is good because I can relate to what you wrote. I prefer to be listening to music than doing homework or being in school. I also liked how you used the pronoun I because I can imagine my self doing the same activites you wrote.
Kissdbyangels96 SILVER said...
on Aug. 14 2012 at 6:58 pm
I really like this, sometimes I wish I could just erase the world around me for a little while just like this. It's a very good poem and it makes me think(:
stanfordbound said...
on May. 18 2012 at 12:41 pm
I feel the some way!It's nice and simple!
kaciexrose SILVER said...
on Apr. 26 2012 at 8:15 pm
I love short poems like this. Very moving. Maybe check out my writings?
MarieAntoinette2014 DIAMOND said...
on Apr. 4 2012 at 7:07 am
It's so serene and peaceful! I love it.
SummerBreeze7 BRONZE said...
on Jan. 29 2012 at 3:45 pm
Great poem, it was very well written. I would really appreciate it if you checked out my poem called Time. It is the first poem I've written for TeenInk and I would love if you left a reveiw.
Danielle.W BRONZE said...
on Jan. 7 2012 at 8:29 pm
This is amazing, inspiring and calming. You are a fantastic writer :)
bubblesrfun GOLD said...
on Jan. 7 2012 at 1:36 pm
Wonderful! The imagery really makes it amazing!
Art_Trash said...
on Dec. 16 2011 at 3:10 pm
I definatly agree about how amazing the imagery is!
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