Ode to a Motor Scooter
What a way to travel!19 total reviews
Comment from Air Spirit
Your poem is delightful.. you took me for a grand tour of what your world looks like from the back of the handlebars on 'Tangerine' (love the name!!). I can hear and feel your ease with this homey, at-ease, casual mode of transportation and how it is up-close-and-personal.. which allows you to stop easily and wave to others on the street, or to stop for a quick chat with a vendor, or to pick up flowers for your wife.. I used to have a motorcycle, so I know the freedom and splendor one can feel from it's companionship and ride.. thanks for this enjoyable 'ride' and trip down memory lane! You can park almost anywhere, it is so cheap, and it is an opportunity to smell some fresh air and feel the wind against my cheek.. bikes, horses and hot air balloons, are modes of transportation that truly are joyful..
reply by the author on 08-May-2018
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Your poem is delightful.. you took me for a grand tour of what your world looks like from the back of the handlebars on 'Tangerine' (love the name!!). I can hear and feel your ease with this homey, at-ease, casual mode of transportation and how it is up-close-and-personal.. which allows you to stop easily and wave to others on the street, or to stop for a quick chat with a vendor, or to pick up flowers for your wife.. I used to have a motorcycle, so I know the freedom and splendor one can feel from it's companionship and ride.. thanks for this enjoyable 'ride' and trip down memory lane! You can park almost anywhere, it is so cheap, and it is an opportunity to smell some fresh air and feel the wind against my cheek.. bikes, horses and hot air balloons, are modes of transportation that truly are joyful..
Comment Written 07-May-2018
reply by the author on 08-May-2018
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Someone who owned a motor scooter would indeed be able to relate to the Speaker in this poem. I am delighted I could take you down memory lane. Many thanks for sharing.
Comment from Marge Setzer
I like this poem! And thanks for the picture. I noticed that your scooter has three wheels. Since my balance is not that good, a scooter looks like a good substitute for a bicycle. I'll look into it. As for the color, it's perfect! I had a friend once who called her sports car Old Yeller. Creative, those colors.The love for your scooter shows up in every stanza as you describe your best friend and the adventures you have with her/him. Sounds like a special way to retire - write and scoot. Thanks for sharing. Marge
reply by the author on 08-May-2018
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I like this poem! And thanks for the picture. I noticed that your scooter has three wheels. Since my balance is not that good, a scooter looks like a good substitute for a bicycle. I'll look into it. As for the color, it's perfect! I had a friend once who called her sports car Old Yeller. Creative, those colors.The love for your scooter shows up in every stanza as you describe your best friend and the adventures you have with her/him. Sounds like a special way to retire - write and scoot. Thanks for sharing. Marge
Comment Written 07-May-2018
reply by the author on 08-May-2018
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Indeed I do have wonderful adventures on my scooter, Marge, but it only has TWO wheels like a bike. But don?t be dismayed. It is easier to keep one?s balance because the motor does all the work; you are not pedaling. Many thanks for the high praise and that six-star bonus. Rod
Comment from Sandra du Plessis
A very well-written ode about the tangerine scooter who had to wait out the winter before he could get attention from his owner. Now that spring arrived the two of them will not be separated the whole summer long.
reply by the author on 07-May-2018
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A very well-written ode about the tangerine scooter who had to wait out the winter before he could get attention from his owner. Now that spring arrived the two of them will not be separated the whole summer long.
Comment Written 07-May-2018
reply by the author on 07-May-2018
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That is very true, Sandra. I now ride Tangerine almost every day. Many thanks for sharing my ode and your kind praise. Rod
Comment from karenina
I took a Ferry from RhodecIsland out to blockisland. My husba n d and I rented mopeds for the day and just toured off the beat e n track to ocean cliffs, little inlets, a local shop or two...or three.
Th ferry as nd isl a nd and ocean was great....but I still long to have my very own scooter to putt putt around town.
Hubby says it's not practical in New England ... I say I have a n honorary PhD in nagging.
Place your bets!
Karenina
reply by the author on 07-May-2018
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I took a Ferry from RhodecIsland out to blockisland. My husba n d and I rented mopeds for the day and just toured off the beat e n track to ocean cliffs, little inlets, a local shop or two...or three.
Th ferry as nd isl a nd and ocean was great....but I still long to have my very own scooter to putt putt around town.
Hubby says it's not practical in New England ... I say I have a n honorary PhD in nagging.
Place your bets!
Karenina
Comment Written 07-May-2018
reply by the author on 07-May-2018
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Hi, Karenina. Many thanks for sharing my ode. As you and your husband discovered, riding mopeds ?off the beaten track? is a lot of fun. If your town is not too congested, they are very practical for doing errands. I live outside Chicago, so I can only ride mine from late April to November. I hope you can win your bet. Rod
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I'm renewing my springtime annual quest (nag) and hope this year to arm myself with the truth that July1st he begins retirement and as we have one car...wouldn't it be nice for me to be able to take off on local errands and joy rides and not deprive him of the car?! (wish me luck!)
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If it helps your case, my wife and I are also retired and share one car and I use the scooter when she needs it. Rod
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Can't wait ill Ed gets home so I can show him this reply!
Comment from BeasPeas
This is such fun. Good luck in the contest with this wonderful entry. I DO like Tangerine, perfect name for her. Song to go along with that, I believe. Nicely worded and rhymed. Marilyn
reply by the author on 06-May-2018
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This is such fun. Good luck in the contest with this wonderful entry. I DO like Tangerine, perfect name for her. Song to go along with that, I believe. Nicely worded and rhymed. Marilyn
Comment Written 06-May-2018
reply by the author on 06-May-2018
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Tangerine is fun to ride on a sunny day. Glad you enjoyed the poem which was fun to write. The song goes back to the 40s. Many thanks, Marilyn, for your kind praise.
Comment from Cindy McIntyre
What a fun way to address the writing prompt, Ode Poem. Tangerine looks like a great way to zoom around. Enjoyed your poem and it's a good entry to the contest. Good luck.
reply by the author on 06-May-2018
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What a fun way to address the writing prompt, Ode Poem. Tangerine looks like a great way to zoom around. Enjoyed your poem and it's a good entry to the contest. Good luck.
Comment Written 06-May-2018
reply by the author on 06-May-2018
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Thank you, Cindy, for sharing my ode. Tangerine is a great way to zoom around on sunny,warm days. Glad you enjoyed the poem.
Comment from meeshu
what a wonderful Ode, so full of love and splendor. a song of passion, forgiveness and eternal faithfulness. Ahem, this a scooter, right?. we both may need some therapy.
reply by the author on 06-May-2018
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what a wonderful Ode, so full of love and splendor. a song of passion, forgiveness and eternal faithfulness. Ahem, this a scooter, right?. we both may need some therapy.
Comment Written 05-May-2018
reply by the author on 06-May-2018
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Thank you, meeshu, for the delightful review of my ode.
Comment from l.raven
I am so sorry for your wives hip surgery...I love your poem...made me smile...has great rhythm and rhyme...and it's a classy scooter...a beautiful picture...enjoy the ride while you can...very well written....and a great description of your scooter...Love Linda xxoo
reply by the author on 05-May-2018
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I am so sorry for your wives hip surgery...I love your poem...made me smile...has great rhythm and rhyme...and it's a classy scooter...a beautiful picture...enjoy the ride while you can...very well written....and a great description of your scooter...Love Linda xxoo
Comment Written 05-May-2018
reply by the author on 05-May-2018
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I am delighted my ode made you smile, Linda. Many thanks for the kind praise.
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you are so very welcome...love xxoo
Comment from ameen786
I only wish I had a six; a beautiful poem and unique in its tribute to a Scooter with musical verses and excellent rhymes; a smooth ride...I mean read; thanks for the treat and I think you got a winner in this one.
reply by the author on 05-May-2018
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I only wish I had a six; a beautiful poem and unique in its tribute to a Scooter with musical verses and excellent rhymes; a smooth ride...I mean read; thanks for the treat and I think you got a winner in this one.
Comment Written 05-May-2018
reply by the author on 05-May-2018
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Thanks for sharing my ride, ameen, and the encouraging review. Sometimes those cobble stone streets can be brutal on one?s behind.
Comment from Sharon Haiste
I think this is a good entry for the Ode Poem writing prompt.
Your ode to your motor scooter is well done.
Well done and good luck to you with the competition.
Sharon
reply by the author on 05-May-2018
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I think this is a good entry for the Ode Poem writing prompt.
Your ode to your motor scooter is well done.
Well done and good luck to you with the competition.
Sharon
Comment Written 05-May-2018
reply by the author on 05-May-2018
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Thank you, Sharon, for sharing my ode. I am delighted you enjoyed it.
