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From a BMW Slower than snails, slower than slugs, Holdens, Hondas, and Volkswagen bugs; All crawling along in slow moving lanes On the fast freeway, bypassed by the trains. All of the views from the passenger seat Flow as thick as treacle sweet; And once in a while, when you nod off to sleep, The guy behind you, his horn will beep. There is a boy who’s desperate to pee And he’s not by himself, there’s also me. Here is a cafe; the sky’s getting dark, There’s no way to stop, there’s nowhere to park. Here is a cyclist, his bike flying past Whizzing along, going so fast. Here is another, and there’s one more, I close my eyes, we’re stuck for sure. apologies to R L Stevenson. (from a railway carriage)

Copyright © | Year Posted 2011




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Date: 11/6/2011 4:14:00 PM
I love your style! Please read a poem I wrote for you! If you get the chance. PS...I live a mile away from the U.S. BMW Plant!
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Date: 8/23/2011 12:56:00 AM
oh,my gosh, I just realized who wrote this. it's YOU. Where the heck have you been , Margaret? and are you going to post more poems?? Please try some of the contests!!
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Date: 8/23/2011 12:55:00 AM
I really like this. DId you post it before. it looks so familar. Anyway, it's very clever!
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Date: 8/22/2011 9:10:00 AM
been there, lovely descriptions, another excellent write
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Date: 8/22/2011 6:05:00 AM
A very interesting write. Perhaps I should read Stevenson's work. I like your 3rd stanza best. For I have been there and done that. Take care and keep writing, JancarlC.
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