New day callin’ now
Raisin’ one eyebrow
Shiftin’ sticky clutch
Steps seem out of touch
Life makin’ no sense
Ain’t got fifty cents
Sittin’ on life’s bench
Rain comes, just to drench
Losin’ track of time
Life’s lemons and limes
Prices skyrocket
Jean’s empty pockets
Life’s newest gamble
Fallin’ to shambles
Lookin’ down dark road
Map’s secret, stealth code
Life’s hollow grand slam
Cold toast without jam
Missin’ mornin’ snooze
Just singin’ life’s blues
Dreamin’—yes I am
Life’s final exam
While crafting this poem, thoughts went back to hearing American singer and songwriter Roger Miller performing his classic, award-winning hit song, “King of the Road.” Here is a taste of his unique talent.
Big Sky Buckeye 
A wonderful poem in tribute to a great song.
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Suzette, thanks for reading and sharing your kind words. Perhaps a bit of Roger Miller captured my poetic pen.
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Awesome. I enjoyed it!
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A fun poem!
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Thanks Susan. Better that I write about singing than actually doing it.
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You filled my world with a wonderful bit of nostalgia today. Thank you!
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Jan, you are quite welcome. Better that I write lyrics than actually sing them. I have as always enjoyed this classic tune from Roger Miller.
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Raisin’ one eyebrow and shiftin’ a sticky clutch sounds like a whole lot of fun. That song takes me back into time. Those were the days!
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Thanks Renee. Your words reinforce our desire to tap into life’s special memories.
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Life’s final exam: What an ending
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Thank you Jim for picking up on the ending verse.
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I liked it! Also thanks for your comment on my Sunday and praying for those in our church’s post!
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“Ain’t got fifty cents” brought to my mind Roger Miller’s song, “King of the Road.” Never thought it would be in YOUR mind as you wrote, till I read your explanatory note at the end. The poor guy in your poem needs a break–should we pray for him?!
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