Poem based on Part I of a scenic drive taken along the Indiana towns along the Ohio River. Part II will be today, probably. 🙂
Ohio River Driven by Michael Doyle Two hour drive to catch a bit of history Taking in the Greek Revival mystery Along side the Ohio River Scenery Whiskey, gambling and a historic cemetery Chasing circles from a guide book all around Until things out of order are eventually found Across the street, I spot a certain Model-T Things that speak of small town and liberty From the aged distillery of Seagram and Sons To the river towns of Aurora and Rising Sun There's a feeling of catching all the details Of how each river town lives in its feel So much of this is iconoclast That despite being lost, I have a blast Hearing the past call out to me From the Beecher Church prayed in its possibility I stop at a memorial to say a short prayer Giving thanks to the war dead and those who still care Enough to give part, all, and know some gave more Betting they'd wonder at our present shaken to its core Each age lives and lived its own unique history Some times in prosperity; others in misery The lessons learned are life is what we make it We must live ours with integrity and not fake it We'll leave our children's children our legacy With moments taken; some even legendary And some day, some fool will take a drive Chasing circles and wondering how we managed to survive (c) July 11, 2020 Michael Doyle All Rights Reserved
