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Ralph Rides With Me

May 27, 2014

Ralph's Red Van ~ Photo by Patrice

 

 

 

 

Ralph rides with me
Just as long as he needs to see
I know everything and how it goes.

My jeep was dying piece by piece
When a friend said
“I know of a car that just might do”

Off we went to check it out
Ralph’s red van
Left as if he’d just stepped out.

I said yes to this red van
The one that belonged to
Ralph the Man.

I feel his presence beside of me
Cause you see, for a little while
Ralph rides with me.
~ Patrice

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

© Patrice Clarkson – 2014

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4 comments

  1. Linda McCullough's avatar

    Thank you Patrice. That is beautiful and I do believe he is there with you.

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         by Linda McCullough May 27, 2014 at 6:40 pm
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    • Patrice's avatar

      You’re most welcome and I thank you. I’m sure he’s there. It most comforting to know.

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           by Patrice May 27, 2014 at 9:49 pm
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  2. Shakti Ghosal's avatar

    I sense a mystery and a longing here. Is Ralph no longer there?

    Shakti

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         by Shakti Ghosal May 28, 2014 at 4:19 am
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    • Patrice's avatar

      Yes, he passed away from cancer. I never met him but felt his helpful presence within the van.

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           by Patrice May 28, 2014 at 4:23 pm
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