Slow Hand

Slow hand

Drizzle coats the billboard 
sitting on that desolate stretch of highway
waiting for someone to read
or at least hide behind, parked car, back seat
steamed windows, sighs just above a holler,
a collar unbuttoned,
casual abundance with the radio on
seeking a Clapton tune
as nimble fingers
show the difference between a slow hand
and a destined position,
where rain doesn’t matter
because it is just as wet inside
though hotter than an August day,
perspiring in the friction
when love hits the four way flashers
blinkers accelerate, left, right, faster, 
names are called, tears are cried
and the road home now beckons
just as advertised . . .
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017


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Date: 5/5/2017 1:24:00 AM
Wow, this is strong. What a take on Eric Clapton and all the flashers. Just as advertised:'Slow Hand'. Kai
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Chris Green
Date: 5/5/2017 8:54:00 AM
Thanks so much my friend. I am happy you liked this one
Date: 5/1/2017 5:01:00 PM
Wowee... Its sizzling :) Chris, you're for sure the one to read daily. Always lift my spirit in good mood.. Lol!
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Chris Green
Date: 5/1/2017 5:05:00 PM
Thanks so much my friend. I am always happy when I can lift your spirits in a good mood. :) I am so thrilled you enjoyed this one Akkina. Thank you for always being so kind to me.
Date: 4/28/2017 4:05:00 PM
Power ballad poetry here, Chris. Was it Layla's name being screamed. Mucho fuego, this poem is. Keep bringing the heat, bro. Congrats on POTD. Love always.
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Chris Green
Date: 5/1/2017 8:55:00 AM
Thanks so much Freddie. Good guess on the name being shouted, I suppose that one would work nicely. :)
Date: 4/26/2017 5:34:00 PM
Zowie...this is steamy and so enjoyable Chris! Big Congrats on having it honored as POTD! : )
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Chris Green
Date: 4/26/2017 5:38:00 PM
Thanks so much Connie. Your kindness and support mean a lot to me. I am more than thrilled you liked this one.
Date: 4/23/2017 12:16:00 AM
WoW! Chris, You brought the heat with this sizzling write. It was very sensual and passionate. Well done. Congratulations on getting the poem of the day. It was well deserved: -) Alexis
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Chris Green
Date: 4/24/2017 9:06:00 AM
Thank you so very much my friend for always leaving such kind and warming thoughts for me.
Date: 4/23/2017 12:06:00 AM
AAAANNND.... back with congrats on PotD my friend :)
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Chris Green
Date: 4/24/2017 9:05:00 AM
Thanks so very much Darren.
Date: 4/22/2017 8:53:00 PM
dropping back to say many congrats on POTD:-) hugs Jan xx
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Chris Green
Date: 4/24/2017 9:05:00 AM
Thanks so very much Jan. I appreciate it.
Date: 4/22/2017 8:14:00 PM
Wow! Is it getting hot in here or...is it just me? lol I love it. I just love that rainy day love. This is what I call: Poetic Juice.
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Chris Green
Date: 4/24/2017 9:04:00 AM
Thanks so much Carole. I am thrilled you enjoyed this one and it help warm the temps a bit. :)
Date: 4/22/2017 4:43:00 PM
SO good to read this passionate piece. I'm glad to know I'm not the only one who writes sensual pieces that sizzle. Loved this...I'm with Lin...Love hits the four way flashers....wow..the visuals. Hugs and congrats.
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Chris Green
Date: 4/24/2017 9:03:00 AM
Thank you so very much Eileen...yep, I've been known to toss out a bit of heat now and then. :)
Date: 4/22/2017 2:11:00 PM
This is a great poem it brought back a lot of memories.A 7Hugs and Love.
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Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 4/24/2017 2:08:00 PM
Yes they are.
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Chris Green
Date: 4/24/2017 9:02:00 AM
Thank you Darlene, so very much. Those are the best memories, aren't they?
Date: 4/22/2017 1:11:00 PM
What a wonderful poem. Great imagery and playful words. Well done! Congrats on POTD!
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Chris Green
Date: 4/24/2017 9:02:00 AM
Thanks so very much Val. I am happy you enjoyed this one
Date: 4/22/2017 11:55:00 AM
A beautiful, sultry piece Chris:) Great story that notches up the temperature at this road way stop. Wonderful details, fantastic writing. Congratulations on POTD, most worthy of recognition. lynnxxx
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Chris Green
Date: 4/24/2017 9:01:00 AM
Thank you Lynn. I appreciate you stopping by and leaving such nice thoughts for me. Your kindness is always a wonderful gift.
Date: 4/22/2017 11:41:00 AM
I'm blushing! You have so many ideas of love and write them so well. No one deserves POTD any more. Congratulations.
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Chris Green
Date: 4/24/2017 9:00:00 AM
What a nice thing to say to me. Thank you so very much my friend. I am happy you enjoyed this one. Now I am blushing. :)
Date: 4/22/2017 9:38:00 AM
Some like it hot, you bring it to a boil Chris, congratulations for POTD honors...
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Chris Green
Date: 4/24/2017 8:58:00 AM
Thanks so very much Charlie. Yep they do...time to turn on the defroster.
Date: 4/22/2017 9:04:00 AM
Phew! it's hot but if it was my choice it I would be 'reaching' for the Pointer Sisters - 'Slow Hand'!! Congrats on the POTD - I guess you left the judges hot under the collar! Tsk! Tsk!
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Chris Green
Date: 4/24/2017 8:57:00 AM
Hmmm, maybe that was it. :) Thanks so much Maria. I thought about that song too when I titled this piece. I appreciated your kind thoughts.
Date: 4/22/2017 8:44:00 AM
A wonderfully deserved Poem of the Day for this slow but magic hand that hasn't lost its touch, and a steamy affair behind a sign creates "when love hits the four way flashers." Wonderfully done - 7 of course:) Amitiés
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Chris Green
Date: 4/24/2017 8:56:00 AM
Thank you so very much for always leaving such nice comments for me Anne Marie. Coming from a poet of your caliber, it means so much.
Date: 4/22/2017 7:39:00 AM
Fantastic original sultry piece Chris! Adds some lust to my morning coffee ;) 7 & congrats on potd xomo!
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Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart
Date: 4/25/2017 7:23:00 AM
;) sweet coffee, my splurge, always the good stuff and have switched to dark maple syrup to sweeten, my one addiction/indulgence, I have no plans to quit.
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Chris Green
Date: 4/24/2017 8:55:00 AM
Glad you liked it Maureen. Your coffee sounds wonderful to me, can you spare a cup? :)
Date: 4/22/2017 7:18:00 AM
Hi Chris, oh the memories of the spontaneous roadside interaction. Definitely a steamy good morning poem Makes me want to find a new girlfriend LOL. Anyway congratulations on pome of the day and nice shout out to Mr. slow and himself.
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Chris Green
Date: 4/24/2017 8:54:00 AM
Thanks so very much Edward. Ha, a new girlfriend, maybe you just need to find a better billboard. :) Thanks again my friend.
Date: 4/22/2017 7:15:00 AM
Congrats on POTD, Chris. Very clever poem.
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Chris Green
Date: 4/24/2017 8:53:00 AM
Thank you so very much Agnes.
Date: 4/22/2017 7:10:00 AM
What a sizzler to wake up to this morning. "Love hits the four way flashers..." oh the visuals here, Chris.
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Chris Green
Date: 4/24/2017 8:53:00 AM
Thanks so much Lin. I am happy you found this as a poem to wake up too. I can't think of a better way to greet the day than with love. :)
Date: 4/22/2017 7:02:00 AM
Good Morning Chris. Allow me to say wowser. Yes wowser. This is marvelous and expressive in every way. Congratulations on your entry being chosen POTD. Honestly. Now mr. musician about the Clapton tune...
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Chris Green
Date: 4/24/2017 8:52:00 AM
Well, one of my favorites is "Beautiful Tonight" but there are so many to choose from. :) Thank you my friend, I will wear that "wowser" as a badge of honor. I appreciate you so much Lisa.
Date: 4/22/2017 2:34:00 AM
Sorry, Chis! It had Jan's poem up when I commented! Silly machine! Anyway, a very steamy write my friend! Congrats on POTD mate
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Chris Green
Date: 4/24/2017 8:51:00 AM
Thanks so very much my friend and no worries, I know how things can jump about ion this site. I am happy you liked this one and Jan's was good too. :)
Date: 4/22/2017 2:29:00 AM
So good, Jan, that this made POTD! Haha! /|\
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Date: 4/22/2017 12:05:00 AM
wowow, love everything about this! "show the difference between a slow hand // and a destined position,"// haha, loved that :) this is insane! 7 and fav.
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Chris Green
Date: 4/24/2017 8:50:00 AM
I hope I'm not interrupting here. :) Thanks so much my friends, you are the people who makes this place special and keep us all feeling young. Ok, now...back to what you were doing. :)
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Jan Allison
Date: 4/22/2017 8:56:00 PM
In response to your comment below... If I wasn't married I'd marry you Darren - oh I forgot ...we are married I must dig out that poem and post it lol:-) hugs Jan xx
Date: 4/21/2017 4:06:00 PM
woohooo this is steamy Chris and I LOVEEEE 'Slowhand' Clapton was lucky enough to see him play many years ago:-) hugs Jan xx
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Darren White
Date: 4/22/2017 12:02:00 AM
You both, stop acting like you're old, instead of being the wonderful youngsters that you are at heart :)
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Chris Green
Date: 4/21/2017 4:23:00 PM
Thanks so much Jan. I don't want to give away my age too much, but I saw Cream in concert many, many years ago. :)
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