A Slippery Day

Winter descended upon the prairie plain
Pelting the ground with freezing rain
Nipping, biting this cold morning air
Thin layers of ice coated everywhere

You get out on the road but don't step on the brake
That would be your biggest mistake
For it would make you slide and spin
This would start your heart pump'in within

The accidents, fender benders take there toll
Some cars or even semi's can roll
The roads become a treacherous place
You crawl like a turtle at a snails pace

You dread having to go out that day
Driving is dangerous they say
you get behind the wheel and pray
No one will back end you along the way
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Dietrich Avatar
April 15, 2013 at 4:50 PM
phyllis, don't forget a Whisper on the Wind ,if you were wondering what poem s of yours I had faved!! Luv, Andrea
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August 4, 2011 at 12:47 AM
oh, YES YES< I know this feeling and I hate it, gosh, you did really well showing the dread of the slippery day, Phyllis. Great poem. I am loving page 3 of your poems. Sometimes I can find ones of yours there that I've never seen before!! Luv, Andrea
Mills Avatar
May 26, 2010 at 3:49 PM
Your poem reminding me of living and driving in Michigan and at rare times spinning on the ice. You invoke the mental imagery so well of Mother Nature's power over us on the road. yet, so boldly some go out on these fateful dreadful days, Take Care and thank you for your much welcome comments on my poetry. Love, Susan
Frew Avatar
March 23, 2010 at 8:33 PM
good write here,especially where i'm from,thanks!
Mason Avatar
February 4, 2010 at 1:55 PM
LOL great writing here and you've told it just like it really is. Out here we've had nothing but rain for 2 weeks but I did spend a couple of years in Ohio and know about that ice/snow driving ... I don't miss it at all ... smile .. I don't think I have you on my birthday calendar Ms. Phyllis ... what is your day/month?
Loving Iii Avatar
January 30, 2010 at 9:12 AM
yeah. this is it. your growing and i can tell. your getting something from a spirit because you want it. and your getting it. very very good. but keep that weather up there. John Henry Loving III i have to put this in my favs.
Kendrick Avatar
January 30, 2010 at 8:29 AM
Very good write for the day in so many places. Be careful if you go out. Keep the creative pen flowing. Sara
Owens Avatar
January 24, 2010 at 1:45 PM
Wow...been there done that...Very descriptive...Enjoyed...Marty
Pickett Avatar
January 18, 2010 at 8:30 AM
Excellent rhyme Phyllis... WOW, first poem read is a fav......Good job, keep em comin'......:JP]
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