Ilene Bauer Poet Rhyme

At the Pump

If your gas tank is empty,
Unless you're inept,
You can fill it yourself
In all places except...

Oregon and New Jersey
Where you're not allowed.
If you tried, you would certainly
Be disavowed.

It's a mystery why
Such a law's on the books.
Likely some politician's
In debt to some crooks.

So when I'm in New Jersey,
In gas lines I'm stuck.
Though the prices are better,
It's not worth the buck.

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Robert Johnson May 18, 2016 at 6:10 PM Except when it's windy and cold. 00 These are supposed to be symbolic of the saying, an eye opener. :) Told ya' the fruit's drying. :)

Eileen Manassian May 14, 2016 at 6:30 PM Oh dear...seriously? How strange. Hubby is away and I need to fill the gas tank. Here in Lebanon we have attendants to help us, but in Cyprus there are self service options. You always manage to bring a smile, sweet Ilene. Hugs