Sarah
Some people just make you smile
Sarah belongs to the following groups:
Melbourne & Victoria and WMGSarah was always the driver.
Her car.
Her rules.
Her gut clenching gear changes.
Her red bra on the seat that someone always handed to her as they sat down, that sat on her lap during the trip and she’d throw it straight back in the corner of the seat as she jumped out of the car.
And that was the where you saw her, smiling as she unlocked the door for you to get in, a smell of deodorant as you got in the passenger seat. A hug and peck ‘hello’, before she focused back on the road.
From home to the end of the street was measured by how much time as it took for her hands to change the tracks on her player. Up to the highway was measured by how long her belt took to click into its socket. The passengers would be clutching the handles and she’d smile a second ‘how are you’ then hit the volume switch to amplify the beats.
Could you fault someone where life was all about the music tone?
And music was the whole thing.
It wasn’t just the side note, it was the way you talked to her,
laughed with her,
told her your secrets
And it didn’t matter your tastes, everyone had a play list. From Andy with his hip-hop, Wallace with his pop obsession, Bianca with her Smiths records and my own alternative discs, Sarah had the play list already organized to switch to just for them. Selections of music that shook the car at the stoplights, thrummed through the oranges and belted at the green.
Her lips would make a soundless Woooooo as she took the last corner sharply driving us home. Music trickled out of the speaker and tracks carved through the night time silence.
But for the last track, the night would be finished, and we’d each make selections until we were too tired to go any further, and curl up in the chairs until Sarah would kick us out at home.
We’d always turn around and offer to take her next time but she’d smile her knowing smile and decline.
She is always the driver.
jemimalovesbigted
I really like this!
PJ Ryan
oooh this is brilliant !!
absolutely love it Michael… from start to finish ..
Her red bra on the seat that someone always handed to her as they sat down,
that sat on her lap during the trip and she’d throw it straight back in the corner of the seat as she jumped out of the car
that made me giggle.
Michael Alesich replied
In my mind she’s always messy. Just like other people in this other world I inhabit.
Jessica Tremp
this is great Michael…loved it, clever little Salski
Lisa Jewell
Sarah is one cool chick….
I really like this…..you clever man you XO
Amorous Requiem
Interesting piece…
kept my interest in the fanciest way
Luckyvegetable
I love the way this makes us all a friend, to the friend you’ve introduced here =)
It’s lovely, familiar and well written
yt sumner
oh yeah. This is the kind of driving we like. Wonderful descriptions, Mikey Mike, I was there completely. Funky bunch indeed.
MissKristy
Ahh Sarah….we all need a friend like this in our lives! Beautifully written, Michael. Felt as though we were right there in the back of the car, without a care in the world.
bellmusker
Exactly what Kristy just said! And I have to say, your description alongside this was just the icing on the cake for me. I could see you smiling at her, and it made me enjoy this all the more.
screamqueen
absolutely love it!
LeaLoo
You made the name Sarah and music fit quite nicely together.
Vivian F
I love this. I feel like I know her.
Michael Alesich replied
I’m hoping to write about her a little more soon enough.
Rex Inkpen
captivating vignette MA.. well played.
Karen Chaffee
This is all about movement, imagery. I have a daughter named Sarah. I see and feel her in this, too. Kudos.
Sarah Lawrence
this is beautiful and intriguing
moriahsmiles
Ahhh, we all know a Sarah, don’t we?
This imagery is amazing, the way you’ve profiled this person.
I believe we’d be best friends, her and I :D
I’m new to RB, any input on my writing would be wonderful.
I’ll have more things up soon
Michael Alesich replied
Sarah is a great friend. One of my best fictional ones at least.
Jakki O
She is always the driver
Wonderful writing, where shall Sarah go next?
Michael Alesich replied
She will return, I don’t know exactly when the piece will happen but she is to return.
anaisnais
A marvelous piece of imagery filled writing. Just enough to hold the interest and a nice pace to the story that takes you along with it. Bravo! Kindest thoughts, Anna-Marie.
Jerri Johnson
First time visitor…this is wonderful…your writing sends me wonderful visuals.
Michael Alesich replied
I’m glad you enjoyed it Jerri,
jacqleen
LOVE SARAH…..................sounds like my kind of a GIRL….you have written this so beautifully….and have made us all fall in love with Sarah!!! NICE WORK!
Michael Alesich replied
She is a good character, I’m glad she got out onto the page.
bri nicole
I enjoyed this.
Shirley Cooper
this is good. cn’t wait to read more
sarahjayne
I wish i could drive.
DanaMS
Me too, lol! Great writing!
Emmahleee
this is fantastic
CapturedByKylie
This is great, a wonderful piece of writing we can all relate to.
Tania Rose
A really enjoyable read.
Perfect length and execution. I’m not intrigued as to know who she is, and what makes her tick. This lingering want is what makes this piece so special. Love it
Tania Rose
i meant i AM intrigued as to know who she is! Darn fast typing #%$@#!!!!!!
Kym Smitt
Absolutely fantastic Michael. Grats on the homepage feature. I used have a Sarah too. This is a brilliant ode to those ones in our lives who give without a thought of receiving. Sarah is awesome. Thank you Michael
libby-hollis-x
This is amazing, really interesting, Sarah reminds me of my sister really.
Michael Alesich replied
It’s a little based on my own sisters so I’m glad it sounds right.
greeneyedlady
micheal this wasn’t just interesting to read, it was more like i needed to get to the end of it…i still feel this way every time i get in my car…great story…it was a wonderful ride!!
smilingpoet
Oh, my goodness, I think you know my very best friend….your discription – fits her to the tee!!! Love
it…I’ll return for more & more…
tracyxkeema
brilliant writing! you’ve described everything perfectly, very enjoyable read x
Matilda2you
reminds me of my daughter, sarah
nnimus3
my real name is Sarah
mistletoes
I really liked this piece,had the sense [and still do!] there was something you weren’t saying and was quite relieved not to find Sarah squashed up against a lamp post at the end of it.
iHome
You just nailed it! My youth was defined by riding round in my best freinds sisters car, looking for weed and listening to music. Whenever I hear songs form those days I can smell the inside of that car, see my friends faces, feel the insecuritues of teenage life, and be reminded of what it is to really LISTEN and be apart of the music. Everything was so exagerated and tangible. When I listened to music in that car it moved me. I miss my friends. Where did I go?
AllisonRhodes
excellent!
blomst
I love this – leaves you wanting to know more.
Anne Plaggenborg
I’m with Sarah. I was always the driver and the DJ!
Clare Dolan
lovely.
MarkezzAckui ...
Nice work…this reminds me of someone
JonoCarrick
This was fantastically written. And somewhat nostalgic.
Sarafeline
Nice :)).
Fiona Christensen
I love this!! its so true! brilliant stuff Micahel
Fiona Christensen
oops, sorry Michael!! :)
meeka
I like this.
meeka
I googled my last name and came across your writing. Very nice.
Michael Alesich replied
Can I ask what your last name is?
naomiinreality
a really great piece of writing michael =]
aaeiinnn
AAARRRGGHHH
sarah was -0H no past tense
i must read more
more please
what happened to sarah
there must be so much more to tell
AND YES I LIKE IT
Michael Alesich replied
Thanks Annie
There may be more on the way(but that’s another story)
Leda D
this is just awesome!!!!!!!
Rosemaree
Wonderful… I was expecting Sarah to have been involved in an accident and be no longer with you.. but that she was still in the drivers seat of your heart… I was caught until the end, although not the ending I had pictured,
alexdawna62
I loved this piece… My first love on Redbubble!! I really identified with her ….was she your older sister living like there is no tomorrow. Gotta write some more …this shows her spirit and her imperfections that make her so human. Sarah is also one of my favorite names
Michael Alesich replied
Thankyou, and I’m glad you like her.
She is a mix of a variety of different sources, but she will be back. Some time soon.
hsien-ku
music, friends and fast cars. what more could one possibly want?
great piece of writing.
Michael Alesich replied
Thanks Hsien, definitely the three are to be enjoyed.