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
Copyright © | Year Posted 2022


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Date: 2/20/2022 4:48:00 AM
Awesome write. I like it. Great poet as always. Have a good day always. ;)
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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
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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
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Date: 2/8/2022 1:22:00 PM
Oh boy, sounds like the DMV. Enjoyed.
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Date: 2/8/2022 2:59:00 AM
A nice twist. I’m sure you got the license. Great read
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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.
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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
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Date: 2/2/2022 3:41:00 PM
You did a really logical one. Great job
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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
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Date: 2/2/2022 1:49:00 PM
Joseph, a clever write for the contest and a delightful read also ~ Constance
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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!
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Date: 2/2/2022 8:11:00 AM
Great poem Joseph. I enjoyed this. :)
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Date: 2/2/2022 5:52:00 AM
Awesome twist in the end, Joseph, enjoyed the poem:)
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Date: 2/2/2022 5:00:00 AM
I like the turn in the end, Joseph. Long lines are always a source of frustration, but lately many services are going online.
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Date: 2/2/2022 2:14:00 AM
Joseph I just love this…..so well written with little surprise ending!!! Apologies all round I bet!! Debx
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Date: 2/2/2022 2:13:00 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
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Date: 2/2/2022 1:33:00 AM
Loved this. How many clerks make a mistake because they can't spell.
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