A Trip Too Far

Young and in my late teens,
I took my first trip afar,
I landed in Hawaii,
And went out to a bar.

I certainly had fun,
Until the next day,
When I had a tour booked,
To fly across Hanama bay.

We landed at a small air strip,
Isolated out in a country field,
We flew in groups on six seater planes,
Suddenly I felt my fate was sealed.

Then we moved onto a big tour bus,
Waves of stomach cramps began to spread,
My head spun, my teeth clenched,
I thought I was close to dead 

While 50 other people got on the bus,
I quietly asked the driver “if there was a bathroom on board?”
He shook his head from side to side, 
Then he drove on ahead and I was ignored.

He drove across the field and up to a big hanger,
And announced over his big, loud microphone,
“We are here for the lady that needs the bathroom”
And I got off the bus, head bowed and all alone!




Written July 13, 2011
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Suzadail Jr. Avatar
August 28, 2011 at 11:32 AM
There are times when you just want to be another face in the crowd. Funny. Vince
Guzzi Avatar
July 26, 2011 at 8:25 AM
wow that must have been embarassing! Light & Love
Dietrich Avatar
July 24, 2011 at 8:46 PM
Now THAT's an embarrassing moment. hahaha. geeez. you should read my "potent urge. go gotta gotta go right now" thanks for your comment today.Luv, andrea
Zzzzz Avatar
July 22, 2011 at 8:53 AM
An embarrassing moment, but at least you got over it and can doubtless laugh about it now. Interesting tale, told with style! Regards, Robert.
Ann Avatar
July 14, 2011 at 9:26 PM
Wow, I can relate! I've been there! Great poem!
Ramage Avatar
July 14, 2011 at 10:56 PM
thanks so much Laura, i appreciate your comments. Lee
Ann Avatar
July 14, 2011 at 9:25 PM
Wow, I can relate! I've been there! Great poem!
Matt Avatar
July 13, 2011 at 4:53 AM
Ha, gotta love when someone calls you out in public and in front of everyone. Nice story. ~Chris Matt
Matt Avatar
July 13, 2011 at 4:53 AM
Ha, gotta love when someone calls you out in public and in front of everyone. Nice story. ~Chris Matt
Ramage Avatar
July 13, 2011 at 5:01 AM
Thanks for the feedback... life's most embarassing moments. Lee
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