This poem was difficult to understand until midway through when she began talking about taking off clothes. The author never really mentions having sex in the car persay but it seems implied by the undressing in the car. One can only imagine what the author was thinking. It seems more subjective as to what the author was insinuating such as whether or not actual sex was performed or instead some other sexual activity was performed.
Perhaps the importance of this rather promiscuous poem is that road trips often make people feel adventurous and can lead to bold behavior. The freedom associated with privacy on the road may be an aphrodesiac (sp) which may cause people to partake in "abnormal" behavior.
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I agree with Jeff that for the author the open road creates a great sense of privacy. As McFerren says, at times she doesn't even attempt to hide her promiscuity in the car because everyone else is "in bed with their shades down, dreaming of rain." This quote projects an idea of innocence about the rest of the world "dreaming of rain" while she indulges in her rebellious activity on the road. Through this comparison, the reader gains insight to the author's freedom and carefree spirit inspired by the road.
ReplyDeleteI first thought the author implied having sex in the car, but second time I read it, " You can ride hours like that with the wind and bugs blowing all over you" made me think it was just driving with windows down while not wearing any clothes on.
ReplyDeleteI do agree with Katrina on how author is getting inspired by the road. And according to the author, "more women have done" what she has done, which means many women also feels the freedom through the empty roads.
I thought that this poem was way different than any other one I have read. I guess it does describe the open road in that nobody is there, it's late at night, and you are free to do whatever you please as they did in this poem. I like the first line of the poem, "More women have done this than you'd imagine." It really leaves you hanging about what the author is talking about as you come to find out as you finish reading. As Christy said, the author does talk about this lady stripping down and then proceeds to talk about how free the open road is and how peaceful it can be.
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