The Roar of the Freeway
Sandy grew up near a freeway
The 405 to be exact
The fact
Of the constant background noise
Made it possible to do most anything
At any time of the day or night
Made sounds of love
Fighting
Or crying
Blend into the woodwork
Sandy misses the anonymity
Of the city
You could go to a store
And not be noticed
Every day she could start
All over again
With fresh eyes
And a brand new view
But time doesn’t travel backward
And wishing for what was before
Wastes precious time in the present
Now living in a rural community
The quiet deafens the dead
All Sandy can do is look ahead
To a time when she once again
Thrives among the living
by Jesse James Doty
Guest Editor’s Note: While the technique is sparse, the first four lines of the second strophe are alluring. From beginning to denouement the narrative and voice are consistent and charming.
Please welcome Guest Editor Earl Gray from March 20-March 24, 2017.
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