Joseph May Poet Rhyme

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 February 20, 2022 at 4:48 AM Awesome write. I like it. Great poet as always. Have a good day always. ;)

Lindsay Laurie February 15, 2022 at 8:51 PM Hello Joseph ... a great come back. Did you get an apology; I think not - thank you Joseph - Lindsay

Paulette Calasibetta February 9, 2022 at 8:43 AM Typical of the DMV.....do they ever get anything right? Very clever rhyme! Good Luck in the contest! :)Paulette

M. L. Kiser February 8, 2022 at 1:22 PM Oh boy, sounds like the DMV. Enjoyed.

Eshe Benson February 8, 2022 at 2:59 AM A nice twist. I’m sure you got the license. Great read

Jennifer Proxenos February 4, 2022 at 9:20 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 February 3, 2022 at 7:50 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 February 2, 2022 at 3:41 PM You did a really logical one. Great job

Brandy Nicole February 2, 2022 at 2:37 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 February 2, 2022 at 1:49 PM Joseph, a clever write for the contest and a delightful read also ~ Constance

William Kelii Kekaula February 2, 2022 at 11:55 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!

Heidi Sands February 2, 2022 at 8:11 AM Great poem Joseph. I enjoyed this. :)

Joanna Daniel February 2, 2022 at 5:52 AM Awesome twist in the end, Joseph, enjoyed the poem:)

Vijay Pandit February 2, 2022 at 5:00 AM I like the turn in the end, Joseph. Long lines are always a source of frustration, but lately many services are going online.

Deb M February 2, 2022 at 2:14 AM Joseph I just love this…..so well written with little surprise ending!!! Apologies all round I bet!! Debx

Tom Cunningham February 2, 2022 at 2:13 AM Lol, love the twist at the end Joseph, how annoying though, the rules for parking are usually in some obscure place and in small print grrrr. Tom

Victor Buhagiar February 2, 2022 at 1:33 AM Loved this. How many clerks make a mistake because they can't spell.