Route 66 For President Comments

Yes, I would second that motion. Very captivating and flowing poem.

the second section with the lines about route 66 continuing into the pacific were very telling. would you say most americans perceive american territory as ending on the chinese shoreline?

Michael, ordinarily I shy away from lengthy, narrative poems. However, Rout 66 for President, is an exceptional piece of writing. Thank you, Jerry

Michael, I like this best of all your poems. You have captured the glory of the old route 66 as well as the dark side. I loved your images, especially 'honest and simplicity and rodeos and prayer meetings.' That about nails it. I loved the illusion of dear old Judy Garland and the smorgasbord of bean salads and cherry tomatoes and opportunity. I could go on and on...but even Route 66 came to an end. This is wonderful. Raynette

Absolutely glorious, Michael! I didn't want it to end, it had me rolling along on the crest of a wave... Walt, Lawrence, Allen, Jack, vote this into the anthologies!

too long for me. i like your clever, conversational pieces better. thisd kinda reminds me of lamont palmer, just not as metaphorical. prefer your earlier stuff; just me.

Hey, I get the first comment! Michael, I LOVED reading this poem! It's a long one, I often dread long poems, but getting into this one made it breeze along-dare I say it-like a trip on-well, never mind: -) . I encountered so many details that I loved, prayers being answered by doorbells is the first one that comes to mind, and the personifications of 'Route 66' (that made me think of Trout Fishing in America) . In St. Louis where I grew up there's still the Casa-something motel, preserved along what used to be 66, if Route 66 had been running for President last November I probably would've voted for it! The one thing that wasn't as strong as I'd hoped-I was ready to weep like a baby-was the last line. Not that I HAVE to weep like a baby, but maybe at some point you'll think of a way to pull out a few more emotions at the very end. I'd love to hear you read this aloud!