Around the Truck With a Roar

Around the Truck With a Roar

By Elton Camp

Bob was driving home one day
But a big truck got into his way
“He’ll pull over or stop soon,”
Bob, at first, did hopefully croon

This road had many a blind curve
Only an idiot around it would swerve
Finally, Bob gave away to irritation
And blew his horn in frustration

The truck went slowly down the road
For, in fact, he had a very heavy load
Bob had no special deadline to meet
Still he squirmed angrily in his seat

“When that approaching car gets by,
To pass that truck I’m going to try.”
He shoved the accelerator to the floor
His powerful engine began to roar

Around the curve a Hummer came
For the wreck, Bob was to blame
Around the curve, lickety-split
Bob’s car was beautiful, wasn’t it?

The doctor said, “There’s naught I can do”
Bob died that day, proving his words true
From this sad tale, a valuable lesson learn
Foolish changes, an early demise may earn
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013


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Date: 3/25/2013 10:29:00 AM
Yeah....I've met these fools on the highway...and then meet them at the first stop light we come to. All their frustration as for naught! Enjoy the ride!
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Date: 3/25/2013 11:15:00 AM
The same way in my experience. Our main shopping area is 20 miles away. People pass me, far above the speed limit. I often pull up beside them at the big highway intersection. Elton
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