Jack Kerouac <br />thought to track <br />the real America <br />on the road <br />but forgot to pack <br />his full stop <br />so lost the point <br />and thus didn't stop <br />'til plop! <br />into the Pacific <br />with a smack <br />but found it terrific <br />so never went back <br />for that full stop <br />and lost the point <br />but found himself <br />did Jack <br />Kerouac.<br /><br />Michael Shepherd<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/0413-there-not-back-kerouac/