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Previous Challenge Entry (Level 1 – Beginner)
Topic: Billboard/Poster/Sign (any or all) (12/02/10)
miles behind me, yet more miles to go,
rolling down the road, winding through the hills,
leaving behind a life turned bad,
heading for a life not yet known.

miles behind me, yet more miles to go,
making good time at the posted speed of forty-five,
following the map down a black line road,
turning south at the sign marking route forty-one, heading south.

miles behind me, yet more miles to go,
passing through country i’ve never met before,
taking in the scenery, daisy-filled meadows and pine tree forests,
reading the billboards, ”Red Man Tobacco” and “Jesus Saves”.

miles behind me, yet more miles to go,
slowing down for a tractor hauling harvest hay,
going by a farm with a barn painted with the words, "Buy Calumet Powder",
humming the tune to a hymn i once knew, wish i knew the words, but seldom i do.

miles behind me, yet more miles to go,
getting close to where i need to be,
watching for the old white sign that says, “5 miles Harmony”,
wishing i was there, wishing i was home,
wishing i had no more miles to go.
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Member Comments
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Date
Rachel Phelps
12/10/10
I like the feel of this. Very relaxing. Great for the topic.
Noel Mitaxa 
12/13/10
I sense the momentum of hope building in this story, even though you have not opened it very far. I'm interested in seeing it develop through a few more steps, because I think your pacing would allow for this.
Shann Hall-LochmannVanBennekom 
12/13/10
This was lovely. It made me wish I could go home again back to my childhood. I liked how you brought the topic in so easily.
Colin Nielsen
12/13/10
Good little poem. I like your image that life is a journey however I didn't feel like the signposts were central to the poem and I also couldn't grasp the hidden meaning behind the signs.
Lollie Hofer 
12/15/10
I liked the phrase "passing through country i've never met before." Reminds me of another saying, "Strangers are friends we've never met before." Interesting format and flow as well.
Rachel Phelps
12/16/10
Congratulations on your EC!
Chely Roach
12/16/10
I was thrilled to see your name on the list today...you know I'm a fan of your poetry. This one was a beautiful example of pacing and tone. Lovely. Congrats on your EC.
Verna Cole Mitchell 
12/16/10
Congratulations on your EC, Jim. I enjoyed taking your trip with you.
Patricia Protzman
12/16/10
Jim, Congratulations on your EC win.
Terry Lee
12/17/10
I liked the light easy feeling of this poem. Nicely done! Congratulations on your placing.
Beth LaBuff 
12/18/10
Beautifully written! Congrats on your Editor's Choice, Jim!