A Beep

The slightest sound imaginable So soft, barely audible implausible Such a tiny bump -- Had I even heard anything -- Produces such an awful S C R A T C H On my once-shiny, once-new black Sedan

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Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 3/21/2019 2:24:00 AM

Hi Gershon, I understand you, a bran new shiny black sedan, the apple of your eye, suddenly with a horrible scratch - it does make one very sad. But there are fix-it places all around - probably its all done and dusted by now. Cheer up, it will look shiny and new again! Poetry hugs, Jennifer.

Gershon Wolf
Date: 3/22/2019 10:57:00 AM

You're right, Jennifer: The car's all fixed now... of course, the wallet's a ton lighter... LOL. :) gw

Chuck Melugin

Date: 3/19/2019 9:40:00 AM

Very nice Gershon! You have a way of making words shine like a new car!

Gershon Wolf
Date: 3/22/2019 10:55:00 AM

Thank you so much for your generous praise, Chuck. Much appreciated --- takes away the irritation of that scratch altogether! ~ Gershon

P.S. Awtry

Date: 3/17/2019 10:42:00 PM

:( Hate the first scratch.... But on the bright side—afterward you can park anywhere.

Gershon Wolf
Date: 3/22/2019 10:54:00 AM

Great point...And maybe I can even 'return the favor' and scratch another shiny car... Just kidding: Would never do such a thing!! :) gw (Sorry for the delayed reply; my computer died and is getting a new operating system now.)

Jan Allison

Date: 3/17/2019 8:12:00 PM

oh dear Gershon its an irritation but at least cars can be fixed and it wasn't more serious and anyone is hurt hugs Jan xx

Gershon Wolf
Date: 3/22/2019 10:49:00 AM

Thanks for the perspective on this 'scratch,' Jan. (Sorry for the delay in responding; my computer's died, and am looking for another one). Best wishes, gw

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 3/17/2019 7:40:00 PM

Ouch! This is always a horrible feeling; and it looks much worse and irre-fixable, which we know is silly.

Gershon Wolf
Date: 3/22/2019 10:48:00 AM

Ha, ha! 'Silly' sums up that 'awful scratch' on the car very, very well! Thanks for an 'apt' comment!! :) gw (Sorry for the delay in responding. My computer had died, and am looking for a new one). ~ gw