Country Roads

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Country Roads

September 1, 2013 by dorannrule

I tend to think in songs when I’m “blogging.”

Songs and Stories

Willie Nelson’s On the Road Again is definitely catchy and the lyrics go round and round in my head.

I am alone on this enchanting farm lane but dare not sing aloud.

I can’t carry a tune you know, and would only scare myself and frighten the birds and bees away.

But the words come and go anyway, and in perfect harmony – in my mind.

“…On the road again

Goin’ places that I’ve never been

Seein’ things that I may never see again

And I can’t wait to get on the road again…”

John Denver’s Country Roads is another song that comes drifting in from somewhere in the dark recesses of my memory. It’s just as addictive and the words keep weaving in and out until they become a unified patchwork of feelings, like in the making of a quilt.

But then a host of stories comes through unbidden. They are images I invent of ghostly people of the past.

I hate being lost because you know how I worry about axe murderers, but country roads like this make me want to stop driving long enough to dream and invent such self induced stories.

Who walked down this lovely backwoods path long ago? Who else felt dreamy on this lonely lane? And suddenly, there they are – the people of this road from days gone by.

I can see a young bride being driven to her new home, wondering about her life at the end of the path.
Once upon a time there was a farmer who really wanted to be a lawyer, who used this road to get to town for supplies.
Or the farmer’s son leaving before dawn to run away from home.
Best friends giggling on the way to school.
A young couple eloping.
A young boy and his dog.
A farm wife out to pick blackberries for a pie.

There is just something about a country lane of inspiration with no end in sight that touches the imagination.

And as I come upon another, there are those ghostly stories in my head.

And the songs keep coming.

And I sing silently to myself so as not to frighten the wildlife,

“…ON THE ROAD AGAIN… GOIN PLACES THAT I’VE NEVER BEEN…”

Posted in About Blogging, Country Fotos, Memories, Photography | Tagged country photos, Country roads, humor, John Denver, photography, Songs, Willie Nelson | 21 Comments

21 Responses

on September 1, 2013 at 1:15 pm apronheadlilly

…much more inviting than a city street.

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on September 1, 2013 at 2:08 pm dorannrule

True. Very true.

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on September 1, 2013 at 2:58 pm Dan Traun - Outdoor Guy Photography

James Taylor’s County Roads does it for me. Love country back roads.

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on September 1, 2013 at 10:42 pm photosfromtheloonybin

I love your imagination :). I love how you drive along wondering about the people who came before you. Too many people “drive” through life nowadays with their blinders on, not seeing anything around them or allowing their imaginations to roam. But, be careful, Mike and I might be hiding behind those trees with our axes! Hahahahahahahaha!!!

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on September 2, 2013 at 4:24 am virginiabornandbred

I truly love this!

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on September 2, 2013 at 6:31 am katecrimmins

Oh, go ahead and belt them out. The critters are very forgiving.

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on September 2, 2013 at 6:40 am Dianna

Pretty scenes to go with your imagination Dor!

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on September 2, 2013 at 7:16 am thehappyhugger

Now I have that Willie Nelson song going on in my head 🙂 Love the pic of the country road, Doran.

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on September 2, 2013 at 7:27 am nutsfortreasure

Your song was my anthem 🙂 On the road again…………now I am down a similar country road as yours. We are blessed you and I, we can go to eat in a bigger city but make our way back home to lovely spots just off a country road.

Loved your post as always. You write so pretty
🙂
HUGS

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on September 2, 2013 at 1:32 pm reneejohnsonwrites

Virginia has beautiful country roads and long views. We adore it!

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on September 3, 2013 at 1:55 am dorannrule

Thanks for stopping by Dan! I love your photos.

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on September 3, 2013 at 1:55 am dorannrule

Uh oh! 🙂

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on September 3, 2013 at 1:57 am dorannrule

Glad you think so, but the deer and the antelope do run when I start! To say nothing of the birds losing their tunes. 🙂

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on September 3, 2013 at 1:58 am dorannrule

Thanks Eunice! We are blessed indeed to be country girls.

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on September 3, 2013 at 2:00 am dorannrule

Thanks for stopping by Renee and of course I agree that Virginia is a truly lovely state.

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on September 3, 2013 at 5:35 am nutsfortreasure

🙂

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on September 3, 2013 at 2:13 pm photosfromtheloonybin

LOL :). Just kidding.

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on September 4, 2013 at 7:42 am Mama's Empty Nest

Country roads take me home…. Loved your post, Dor. I tend to think in songs too and I was singing right along with you while reading this one. Your photos are lovely!!

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on September 4, 2013 at 7:45 am dorannrule

Thanks mama! Kindred spirits are hard to find.

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on September 9, 2013 at 10:20 am morristownmemos by Ronnie Hammer

Whenever I start a trip somewhere my repertoire goes back father to Carmen Miranda. I sing,
“We gotta get goin’ where are we goin’ what are we gonna do?
We’re on our way to somewhere, the three of us and you.
How’ll we get there,what’ll we do there, what is the big surprise,
There may be cabelleros with dark and flashing eyes.”

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on September 10, 2013 at 2:53 pm dorannrule

I remember Carmen and maybe the song too. Thanks for sharing. Singing is a great way for you to start a trip. 🙂

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