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1935 Ford
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Glen Sorestad


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I close my eyes and I can still see him

behind the wheel of a green ‘35 Ford,

his grey Fedora tilted just so,

a suggestion of debonair,

both hands thumbs up on the wheel,

a lifetime habit learned from herding

gravel trucks with primitive steering

across the rough early roads of the plains.

 

But most of all, I can see his smile,

the easy grin of a man at home

behind the wheel, his view of the world

panoramic, a great rolling vista,

humming to himself and smiling,

scrutinizing the standstill world

as if it were his feudal manor,

his throne the driver’s seat.

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Glen Sorestad is a Canadian poet, fiction writer, editor, publisher, anthologist, and public speaker. Author of more than 25 books of poetry and numerous short stories, his work has appeared in more than 70 anthologies and textbooks and his book, Selected Poems from Dancing Birches, was published in Italy in a bilingual edition. Glen has been appointed to The Order of Canada, that country's highest non-military honor, served as Saskatchewan’s first Poet Laureate from 2000 - 2004, and has given public readings of his poetry in every province of Canada, as well as in many U.S. states and many parts of Europe. Glen lives in Saskatoon with his wife, Sonia, who he claims is his "first and most enthusiastic reader and editor." Learn more about Glen here.

                             

 

 

Post New Comment:
michael escoubas:
Glen, your poem brings to mind stories told by my elders, whom I thought were "old" but who captivated me with just such colorful memories.--Thank you!
Posted 04/11/2018 11:50 AM
Jo:
Wonderful memory. Thanks, Glen
Posted 04/11/2018 11:44 AM
cork:
I love that word Fedora.
Posted 04/11/2018 09:31 AM
paradea:
Paints a wonderful visual picture. Love it!!
Posted 04/11/2018 08:51 AM


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