61: THE POETIC ROAD

61: THE POETIC ROAD

Roger A. Davis

On the way to my folks at Medora
Turning on 61, you’re among Catalpa flora
Direction is diagonal to the southwest
Aunt Donna lives in Hutchinson, I’m a welcomed guest

Next, around the bend, comes South Hutchinson
For now, there is much road construction
Then Amish stores and Stutzman’s Greenhouse
And Dutch Kitchen, great pies, cream doused

A few more miles – Partridge, on your right
My ancestors’ homestead this site
Then come the towns ending in “on”
Arlington, Langdon, Turon and Preston

These are small grain elevator locales
Arlington, though, has the 61 Motel and beer decals
Turon has Sunday liquor sales
For your convenience if the wine cellar fails

Preston, last stop before Pratt
And this is where Mom and Dad live at
Also sis-in-law Vicki and brother Rick
On arrival, out come the cards dang quick

Good food, good ribbings and KU on TV
Makes this family jaunt special to me
So, up and down on 61
Is the path to great fun