Antiques Road Rage

Antiques Road Rage

A country joy ride changed in a moment
An ancient old car, (older than me), takes me on 
A simple mission
To work on my English
The words didn’t come to address my anger
So I lifted my fossil like finger….at a gingerly pace….
Out the car window of my turtle-mobile
To communicate my feelings to a fool in the rear
Cutting me off, breaking the rules as he raced
And no signal!..... (What a disgrace!)
So I gave him mine
My middle finger…. (A friendly surprise)
He ranted and raged with colorful words
My car and I are obsolete antiques
No need to curse
We have our ways and know our worth
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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Dietrich Avatar
May 16, 2014 at 10:52 PM
this is SO cool, it is unique and stands out from the other poems. CONGRATS for your win.
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May 17, 2014 at 3:01 AM
Hi Andrea. Glad you liked it. In real life I would never give some one the finger. Here in Florida they would probably shoot it off. Any way, He was a cantankerous old man just out for a joy ride. I guess he made his point. Thanks again for your kind words. Take care. Earl
Johnson Avatar
May 16, 2014 at 10:15 PM
Of course you do. Congratulations. Love, Joyce
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May 17, 2014 at 2:54 AM
Hi Joyce. Thank you so much. It was and is a fun ride. Have a great day. Earl
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May 16, 2014 at 5:18 PM
Awesome win Sir...... SKAT
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May 16, 2014 at 5:32 PM
Good afternoon SKAT. I always appreciate your comments. Thanks! Have a great weekend. Earl
Gibson Avatar
May 16, 2014 at 4:08 PM
Funny, Earl. Congratulations and great take on this contest.
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May 16, 2014 at 5:17 PM
Hi Faye. Thank you very much for your kind words. I do appreciate it. Regards, Earl
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April 22, 2014 at 10:45 PM
Earl, I enjoyed you ride and you finger..made me laugh. BG
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April 23, 2014 at 8:44 AM
Hi Barbara. Thank you! I am a very silly person. It is hard to hide it. I'm glade you enjoyed the ride...Regards, Earl
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