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A Letter To the Dmv

Standing in line at the DMV Waiting to renew my license you see I thought it would be easy as abc But I didn't know they'd have a surprise for me They said "You owe outstanding fines" And told me I should have read the parking signs! I said, "this must be a mistake" They insisted that payment I should make They said my license they'd suspend Which irked me to no end Soon the manager came To solve the problem was his aim He checked the computer then said to me "Mr. Barrett you owe these fines you see" I knew then my license I would get Because my name is Barnett! 2-1-2022 DMV Poetry Poetry Contest Sponsor: Matt Caliri

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Bukang Liwayway

Date: 2/20/2022 4:48:00 AM

Awesome write. I like it. Great poet as always. Have a good day always. ;)

Lindsay Laurie

Date: 2/15/2022 8:51:00 PM

Hello Joseph ... a great come back. Did you get an apology; I think not - thank you Joseph - Lindsay

Paulette Calasibetta

Date: 2/9/2022 8:43:00 AM

Typical of the DMV.....do they ever get anything right? Very clever rhyme! Good Luck in the contest! :)Paulette

M. L. Kiser

Date: 2/8/2022 1:22:00 PM

Oh boy, sounds like the DMV. Enjoyed.

Eshe Benson

Date: 2/8/2022 2:59:00 AM

A nice twist. I’m sure you got the license. Great read

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 2/4/2022 9:20:00 AM

Awesome poem Joseph and I'm sure a winner! You don't stand a chance with traffic fines and licenses in South Africa, road blocks where ever you turn. A funny incident comes to mind now, but I'll save it for a poem. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 2/3/2022 7:50:00 AM

Some poor dyslexic clerk got it mixed up I would imagine. Even with my short name they change to Wang. : ) A great entry for this contest. Blessings xxoo

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 2/2/2022 3:41:00 PM

You did a really logical one. Great job

Brandy Nicole

Date: 2/2/2022 2:37:00 PM

I'm sure many can relate to this. When names look the same, it can be very confusing. Very frustrating too. This is so clever and creative. Your thoughts bring a smile. :) Brandy

Constance La France

Date: 2/2/2022 1:49:00 PM

Joseph, a clever write for the contest and a delightful read also ~ Constance

Hilo Poet

Date: 2/2/2022 11:55:00 AM

Excellent, Joseph, I found this particular contest rather formidable, having drawn blanks at points of inception, but man you pulled out your ace at the end! Nicely done my friend, Aloha!