I am an new writer who enjoys expressing my thoughts through poetry, travel and well being tips

Driving along this often travelled two lane highway

With fresh alert eyes i ponder the day

Glancing out at wide open fields I feel drawn

As nightfall starts to approach with calm

An aura of contentment in the light

As it diminishes slowly, fading from sight

The radio songs meld with nature's vibe

And magnify the power and depth of the sky

Riding along getting close to home

I change course to turn down a village road

The 'Barber & Coffee Shop' sign catches my eye

Too late for coffee, but I still peak inside

To see such creative interesting decor

Viewed with a brief glance through the door

I stroll away for a closer view of the sunset scene

The path leads me to yet another sight like a dream

Down a quiet old street frozen in time

A row of 19th century homes, like jewels so fine

I stand still for a moment imagining times long gone by

Moved by the charming village view, and the deep smoky sky.

© 2020 Nella DiCarlo

Comments

Nella DiCarlo (author) from Guelph, Ontario on December 10, 2020:

Thank you for the tips!

Victoria Hannah from Sydney, Australia on December 06, 2020:

It really is such a beautiful country, especially in the mountains and the Weihnachtsmarkt at Christmas are magic.

Nella DiCarlo (author) from Guelph, Ontario on December 05, 2020:

Thank you so much Victoria, that's nice to hear and makes me want to check out that countryside in the Ore Mountains!

Nella DiCarlo (author) from Guelph, Ontario on December 05, 2020:

Thanks Brenda, nice to hear that.

Nella DiCarlo (author) from Guelph, Ontario on December 05, 2020:

Glad to hear and thank you Vanita

Nella DiCarlo (author) from Guelph, Ontario on December 05, 2020:

Thank you Pamela for the nice words, I enjoy historic sites as well.

Nella DiCarlo (author) from Guelph, Ontario on December 05, 2020:

Thank you Peggy, nice to share it.

Victoria Hannah from Sydney, Australia on December 04, 2020:

For some reason your beautiful poem took me back to my visit to Germany a few Christmases ago when my friends were driving me through the stunning countryside high in the Ore Mountains. This was so evocative of that time, really lovely thank you Nella.

BRENDA ARLEDGE from Washington Court House on November 27, 2020:

Nice one. I felt like I was right there with you.

Vanita Thakkar on November 27, 2020:

Nice, lively poem ! Enjoyed it.

Pamela Oglesby from Sunny Florida on November 27, 2020:

i love being in historic sites, which is what I thought of whie reading those last lines especilly. I enjoyed reading your poetry, Nella.

Peggy Woods from Houston, Texas on November 27, 2020:

I felt like I was along by your side in the charming picture you painted with words.

Nella DiCarlo (author) from Guelph, Ontario on November 27, 2020:

Thank you Liz , that's good to hear!

Liz Westwood from UK on November 27, 2020:

You write so vividly that you take readers on this sunset trip with you.