Dry Wet Roads Poem by Terence George Craddock (Spectral Images and Images Of Light)

early morning
burst of speed
motorbike riding

dropping
Rachael
off

to
her
preschool

I asked
did
she

enjoy the burst

she
immediately
replied

it was cold
with a smile
we soft slowed

to warmer climes
speed reduced
warmer temperatures

are waiting
it is early
recent day breaking

time passing
now picking
up

to take
Rachael
home

hot sunny
life is funny
speed burst

weee weee weeeee
Rachael delighted cries
under warmer skies

speed bumps
make waves
on empty roads

we showed then roads
what speed bumps
are fun warm for

we were home
before the thunder
tropical weather

fleet changes
temperatures
drop a tumbler

here comes
the rain dust
sprinkling

still
no inkling
of storm

torrents
still in store
when heavens

unleash
thrilling
dancing

rains
swift
spreading

claiming
roads
in flood tides


Copyright © Terence George Craddock