How to See the Country

NaPoWriMo Day 19 prompt: Many years ago, “didactic” poetry was very common – in other words, poetry that explicitly sought to instruct the reader in some kind of skill or knowledge, whether moral, philosophical, or practical. . . write the latter kind of “how to” poem – a didactic poem that focuses on a practical skill. Hopefully, you’ll be able to weave the concrete details of the action into a compelling verse. Also, your “practical” skill could be somewhat mythological, imaginary, or funny, 

How to see the Country

Choose roads that drive right through small towns

Count the churches as you drive through

Avoid divided highways

Fill up with gas when you start

Get more gas the first time you see it reasonably priced

Pack a cooler with ice and water

Pack a few snacks

Stop when you see a bathroom

Go a few miles further to see an historic site

Turn around when you think you missed something

Stay at a bed and breakfast

Tour a museum when you have an opportunity 

Stop to explore a site

You may not be that way ever again