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A New Country Road (dedication)

Forgetting a time when there was confusion and pain, and working towards a new tomorrow.
Not letting evil triumph; not letting himself be bested.

Realizing that all the best things in life are free, like the smile in your child's eyes
when they look at you, or the dust from the country road behind you.

Oftentimes, life is taken for granted, there are no second chances. 
But, you have received one, and are using it to your fullest advantage.

Scaring away those demons, and letting life unfold anew.
Focus, my friend, and you will prevail.

Turning your life completely around, each day holding a new surprise.
Ride on, brother, and never forget the source of inspiration you are in some eyes.
 

— infinite_dwarf, May 05, 2008

About the Author

Region, Country: North Carolina, USA, USA

Favorite Poets: E.A. Poe, Lewis Carroll, Charles Bukowski, Michael McClure, Lawrence Ferlenghetti.

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DarkinAZ

18 years 1 month ago

I thought,

it was pretty good. Sincerely, Mark
Candlewitch

Candlewitch

18 years 1 month ago

Lynn

I think you have captured the quiet noble qualities of dear Frost. I loved this poem! Always, Cat
Frost Smith

Frost Smith

18 years 1 month ago

Infinite_Dwarf...

I am honored that anyone would take time to write about me; what it really shows is how much we can affect another without really knowing it; I'm happy you chose some of my more positive qualites because the negitive ones are deffinately there. I really don't know what else to say. (I'll be saving this) Thank you Frost
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poewriter58

18 years 1 month ago

Lynn

What can I say anyone would be honored to receive a poem such as this you have captured Frost beautifully technically your first stab at an acrostic wasn't bad but an acrostic uses the first letter of each line however this is so well written and a fitting tribute to a highly inspirational person Chrys
themoonman

themoonman

18 years 1 month ago

I read it before

I relized what it was.. still smiling.. surprised and nodding my head in agreement..Good writing Lynn. Richard
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Amaranthine

18 years 1 month ago

Lynn!

You did a great job with this tribute a"frost"ic. I can imagine him blushing right now...poor frosty is melting I tell ya! Yours, Amara
Frost Smith

Frost Smith

18 years 1 month ago

:)...

Been thawing out for sometime now. Thanks Frost
infinite_dwarf

infinite_dwarf

18 years 1 month ago

Thx all..

Thanks all, for your kind comments. The other two are forthcoming, so please bear with me a little longer. Frost - I'm glad you like it, and am pleased that it's gettin' saved. :~) ~Lynn (Jess K.) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ~ "If guns kill people, then I can blame mis-spelled words on my pencil.." - Larry the Cable Guy ~ "Driver carries less than $20 in remorse..."
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Majeedahs_Umi

18 years 1 month ago

after readin part 2

after readin part 2 i had to see the before.... i like your work ... ill be reding your work more often :)
infinite_dwarf

infinite_dwarf

18 years 1 month ago

Thanks, Umi!

Thank you ever so much for your kind comment. I had three people in mind for dedications: Frost, Mother, and my better half - Jonathan. Jon's is gonna take a bit, though, as I'm having a difficult time with it. btw: PA is a beautiful state, and we're trying desperately hard to return back home to it. :~) Hopefully in and around Berks County, Bethel, Hazleton or Lancaster county. ~Lynn (Jess K.) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ~ "If guns kill people, then I can blame mis-spelled words on my pencil.." - Larry the Cable Guy ~ "Driver carries less than $20 in remorse..."
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Quillsvein1

18 years ago

these

are nice and noble sentiments, i just can't help thinking you could work it into a more poetic framework--which is not to say that it's bad at all, it isn't, very inspiring, i just wonder if it could have been more of a "poem" proper. at any rate, very nice stuff!
infinite_dwarf

infinite_dwarf

18 years ago

Quills

I appreciate your input. However, this piece is ummm....special? to me, and I would like to keep it in its original format. ~Lynn (Jess K.) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ~ "Last night I lay in bed looking up at the stars in the sky and I thought to myself, where the hell is the ceiling??"

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