"We'll be famous when we're dead"
And the tarot told me that it's true.
Do you suppose we'll care, baby?
Or by then will we have
Better things to do?
Here's what I think--
An open page
Is like an open road,
Just point that thing and go.
No speed limit,
No cops--
At least none with power to stop us,
That much I know.
So if you'll just put your arms around me
Or let me put mine around you,
I promise there is nothing we can think of
That we couldn't do.
No one needs to know where we went
Or what we did--
Just keep that open mind...
"We'll be famous when we're dead"
But til then,
Sweetheart, what a ride.
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'i'll make you famous' ~emilio estavez (young guns)
ReplyDeletereally i could care less about being famous, an open page and open road i will take...
nice sensuality too...thats like the cherry on top...
We will have better things to do..but in the meantime a small dish of fame isn't a bad legacy to leave the kiddies...or the cousins, I suppose.
ReplyDeleteI like this road song, just add moonpies and RC Cola!
Awesome!
ReplyDeleteYou are awesome :) Love this,
ReplyDelete"Here's what I think--
An open page
Is like an open road,
Just point that thing and go"
That's what I love about writing, though I do have a nasty habit of living in my head.
I think I'd rather be loved by a small circle who understand me than famous to many who don't. But if you plan on kickin' it, quick sign my computer!
ReplyDeleteyes - think we all have better things to do than being famous...an open road and an open mind and no cops...sounds perfect to me...
ReplyDeleteas a licensed biker of 42 years: this captures the romance of two wheels!
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This made me think of Van Gogh because he wanted to be famous and he wasn't until his death... I love the reference of an open page is like an open road, that is awesome.
ReplyDeleteWhat a ride indeed!
ReplyDeleteLove it every word--the best rides are all on that open page--reminds me just a bit of that Dylan line at the end: "You always said people don't do what they believe in, they just do what's most convenient, then they repent.
ReplyDeleteAnd I always said, "Hang on to me, baby, and let's hope that the roof stays on."
Wild and free...love it!
ReplyDeletePat
Critter Alley
Plenty of time to be famous .. enjoying the ride is so much better
ReplyDeleteEnjoy the ride and keep writing!
ReplyDeleteOh I so love this, especially "just point that thing and go." I adore these loving poems of yours.
ReplyDeleteMaybe the dead, too, are bone to ride, but who cares? When a song is borne down the road. Hog heaven, I'd say. - Brendan
ReplyDeletelovin this!
ReplyDelete"An open page
Is like an open road,"
it IS all about the journey.
i'm ready ~ let's go!
Aaaaack, I'm in LOVE with this poem! I want to marry it. I used to ride our big motorcycle with dual fintail drag pipes for years till I hurt my back. I miss that big ole vibrating motor between my legs and revving it up to about 95 on the open road. Tee-hee. Fabulous write, Shay and awesome photos, too. xo
ReplyDeleteWho needs fame when love's on offer?
ReplyDeleteI can think of a certain poet who ought to be famous now!
ReplyDeleteI love this section:
ReplyDelete"No speed limit,
No cops--
At least none with power to stop us,
That much I know."
I think we will all be 'famous' when we are dead to those who know us now and take us for granted. When we are they will consider our messages as they never did when we were alive.
ReplyDeleteThe ride is the important thing. Whether a ride through the mind or down the road, it's all a great journey. Nice write!
ReplyDeleteHow I'd love to be a famous dead guy. Now, if only I can tackle my procrastination problem and finish my book....
ReplyDeletegreat post
ReplyDeleteLove the spirit of it -- enjoy the journey to greatness. Don't think about the end, just enjoy the journey and each other. Awesome. :)
ReplyDelete-Ravenblack
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Great sentiments here. One's I relate to and agree with. Brilliant write.
ReplyDeleteyou speak from experience... nice capture
ReplyDeleteThis took me back to the one and only time I ever rode a motorcycle... with a boy I was madly in love with.... a hundred years ago. The open road was powerful.
ReplyDeletexoxo jj
love it,
ReplyDeletewe do need to forget about fame and limitations, simply hold hands and let our free will lead us to a place,
an open book, an open road, free will, divine imagery.
This should be the poem for every writer or even artist. If you can't enjoy the ride for itself, then you really ride -- that's what passion is all about...the journey; not the destination.
ReplyDeleteInspirational, funky and kick ass. Nice one, Shay! You are so romantic, chica.
ReplyDeleteLove it! Makes me want to get on a motorcycle!
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