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Alcohol, Not the Answer

The visit was over and off to my car
It was out in the snow, but not too far.
Cleared the windows and what did I see
Was that the bag I got for free?
There in the front seat lay napkins around
I don't recall them, but they are not on the ground.

I pointed my key fob and tapped on the right
Suddenly that 'Silence' gave me a fright. 
That 'Click' I usually hear opening the lock
Left me panicky and in shock.
Perhaps I had done it wrong, so I tried again.
Swear words came to mind, but I was careful to refrain.

The cold winter snow had frozen the door
But I kept clicking more and more.
Nothing was working, and I needed some heat
Back to my friend's house to warm my feet.
Thankfully, alcohol should work she explained
So with spray bottle in hand I tried once again.

I liberally sprayed all around the doors, trunk and lock
One time then two times then looked at my clock.
Five minutes passed and once again I tried
Pressed the key fob, was that a noise nearby?
As I tried once more I listened for that sound
Then suddenly realized and had to turn around.

Oh my goodness, what to my surprise
There across the lot I saw with my own eyes.
The trunk suddenly opened on a vehicle not far
Darn! There it was. This is not my car!!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2022

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Legros Kelley Avatar
November 30, 2022 at 11:24 AM
Lol, oh my gosh! This is hysterical Virginia! My daughter had an even worse experience than yours, so don't feel too bad! She actually OPENED the wrong car door (apparently it wasn't locked) to the shock of a lady sitting in the passenger side!! At least nobody was in the car you were trying to open! :D
M  Avatar
February 7, 2022 at 12:27 PM
Hey Virginia…..loved it and once again relatable for me!! Debx
Gelok Avatar
February 7, 2022 at 5:11 PM
I am so glad I am not the only one. Sorry to hear you can relate. Guess there are a few of us out there after all. Thanks Deb.
Daniel Avatar
February 4, 2022 at 7:52 PM
Sounds like that hilarious experience that you laugh at once you look back at it, but at the time, one feels embarrassed, nice poem, Virginia:)
Gelok Avatar
February 5, 2022 at 8:07 AM
Oh boy, you got that right. Prayed the man in the truck parked beside me wouldn't report an attempted theft. lol. I can still imagine what was going through his head. Thanks for your comment.
Roper Avatar
February 3, 2022 at 2:56 PM
This sounds like my "lost car" poem. I love that you had the wrong car, now I don't feel so bad. :)
Gelok Avatar
February 4, 2022 at 6:32 PM
At the time I sure felt foolish. I don't feel so bad now. After all that work I hope the guy beside me didn't think I was trying to break in! Thanks for the chuckle.
Leffanta Avatar
February 1, 2022 at 11:03 AM
Enjoyed!
Gelok Avatar
February 1, 2022 at 1:12 PM
Thankyou. It really happened. Think I need to dye my hair!...lol
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