Confessions of a Driving Instructor

Confessions of a Driving Instructor - yes I was one in a previous life and this is just a bit of fun!

I get paid to sit down all day
It must be the easiest job you say

But far too many blind spot checks
Leave me with a wonky neck

Each time that you crunch the gear
My body tenses up with fear

To round a corner turn the wheel
My nerves are surely made from steel

When I say left and you turn right
I think that you are not so bright

I glad I have my dual control brake
Without this lives would be at stake

Please don’t stall at traffic lights
I’m sure you do it just to spite

On hill starts you always roll back
I wish that you would get the knack

And when too hard you press the brake
I know whip lash is going to ache

I know you’re nervous and you sweat
You always leave my car seat wet

While you drive around in glee
I really need to have a pee 

When its time to sit your test
I cross my fingers, hope for the best

If on the day you deem to fail
Please try not to cry and wail
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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February 12, 2019 at 4:57 PM
I don’t think I have the patience to be a driving instructor... you wrote a great poem
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February 13, 2019 at 1:20 PM
It sure takes a lot of patience. Thank you so much for reading and commenting.
Gauthier Avatar
February 7, 2019 at 7:59 PM
A delightful poem indeed, Tracy. Bravo.
Somerville Avatar
February 13, 2019 at 1:20 PM
Thank you it was fun to write.
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