Rosita

a poem that sounds like an Eagles song (I stole "Winslow Arizona from their song "Take It Easy."

Rosita (Rte. 66)

 

Leaving from Chicago with a suitcase in her hand,

hitching on Rte. 66 in search of a new life.

Rosita had a dream far off and littered with a need,

And far off from her hellish time as a badly beaten wife.

 

The further south and west she went her thumb would

find her rides, her Latina skin reflecting in the sun;

her last ride stopped in Winslow, an Arizona town that could

redeem her leaving in her mind, with a heart that needs redone.

 

Waiting tables at the diner, next to the Mother Road,

helped her pay the bills and live a normal life,

while the men would fall in love with her,

her burden and her load,

all of them requesting she’d become for them a loving wife.

 

At the diner, she was queen, and she called everybody “Hon,”

serving warm attention with each and every plate;

Rte. 66 would teach her tricks, yes, every single one

to have every smitten man she served tip bigger when they ate.

 

At the diner she would meet her mate, a very special man;

He treated her with love and gentle music flecked with flowers;

while Winslow was her home, across this big expansive land,

the iconic road was there to thank for all those dark

and measured hours.

 

dan © 2014

 

 

 

 

Author's Note

Ignore my ignorance

Reviews

[Confuser]

I like it Dan: Glen Frye said when we saw them: This is how it all got started...I love the way you weaved this story, with Highway 66, somewhat like, love's somewhere down THAT long road; sweet story and like the way you use American symbols with Rt 66 and thumbing rides; the whole story is great: All I could think was Bob Seger's Roll Me Away...but I love The Eagles and the wonderful ending you gave it. Lovely. Thank you so much. Dale

[dan]

Dale, Thank you for your warm review. I've been sick for a few days and can't write (it's a mental thing), so this was an old one I wrote last year. I appreciate your kind words a lot. take care...dan

[Confuser]

Dan: I hope you feel better soon. The picture you painted of the girl was uplifting; Can't thumb anymore; I never have; too many crazy people; but it was lovely. Dale

[dan]

Thank you Dale. dan

[Confuser]

You're welcome: you are a very good writer. Thank you: D

[ANTO]

Im Eagles fan too - so hi-five that Dan - saw them live here in Belfast - best concert I ever went to.

This is so American in its telling but so universal in its sentiment. We all know a bright shining personality like Rosita and we all know such a person that is still under the thumb and hasnt escaped to live their own life. You have your poetic finger on the pulse of the life-story of so many women. This is a class poem. Rosita was lucky to have found her beau - and deserving too - and that made me sigh.
Thanks for sharing my friend.

the tags made me laugh by the way - great craic !! xD

[dan]

Anto, Than you for your great review. I've a question for you if you don't mind; there's a bad line in this poem I'd like to change...how do I go about editing a poem? I looked at the FAQ and it only explains how to edit a profile. Could you kindly explain it to me? I will get around to reviewing more of your stuff but have been sick for awhile (this was an old poem I had on file) and cant' write (it's a mental disorder). I appreciate any help you can give me. Thank you. take care...dan

[ANTO]

I'll PM the steps Dan mate ...
:))

[Michael G.]

When I saw "Eagles, Winslow, Az." I was drawn in.
There is a statue standing at that corner with pictures painted on the building walls telling the whole story. As I recall, there is a bar across the street. (Kinda like a diner, I would think.)
At any rate, stood there, had my picture taken. Good memories. Now I have a good story and poem to go with them!

[dan]

Michael, Thank you so much for your kind words and your read/review. I've bookmarked your page and will return the favor in the future. Yes, I don't know if Winslow is even situated on Rte. 66 but it was the only Arizona town I knew besides Phoenix and Tucson. And I always did love the Eagles. Thanks again. take care...dan

[Michael G.]

You should "google" standing at the corner in Winslow and see the images there. They were putting in the Rt.66 in the pavement when I passed through. And yes, it's on Rt.66.

[dan]

I will google those images. Thank you sir. dan

[Samuel Dickens]

As long as I can remember, route 66 has been the purported place where wanderers may find answers and purpose. Seems it has worked well for Rosita.

[dan]

Samuel, Thank you so much for your kind read/review. I have bookmarked your page and will return the favor this evening. Have a great day, sir! take care...dan