Elaine Perrin Poet Rhyme

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Dale the Brave

My life flashed before my eyes as I sat in the driver’s seat
I clung to the wheel for dear life
my face was as white as a sheet

Would this brave man named Dale 
live to tell the tale? 
Had he written out a will 
Drafted Out in great detail ?

I was petrified you see
But he had confidence in me 
His fantastic sense of humour 
Acted as a diffuser

He calmly talked me through it 
With the patience of a saint 
How he coped I’ll never know 
As Michael Schumacher I ain’t!

He had a scientific brain
And as we drove he would explain 
Tell me random facts and stories
As we ventured through welsh lanes 

Now I really can’t deny
That one manoeuvre made me cry
But with his tolerance and charm 
My frustration he did disarm 

When I finally passed my test
His relief was well expressed
He turned my life around
Now freedom I have found 


Favourite Teacher or Professor contest
Sponsored by Chantelle Anne Cooke 
20th October 2019

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Eve Roper November 1, 2019 at 11:41 PM Back with congratulations on your winning placement. Hugs Eve Elaine Perrin November 13, 2019 at 5:17 AM Thank you so much Eve :-) x

Anne-Lise Andresen October 31, 2019 at 2:00 PM - A teacher who gave so much more ... congratulations on your great winning poem, Elaine :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Elaine Perrin November 13, 2019 at 5:17 AM Thank you lovely :-) x

Darlene De Beaulieu October 28, 2019 at 8:47 AM Hello Elaine Perrin, I am glad that you had a good teacher by your side. He taught you well. Have a nice day my friend. Elaine Perrin November 13, 2019 at 4:53 AM Hi Darlene Thank you for the visit :-) x

Gershon Wolf October 27, 2019 at 3:12 PM Such a unique choice, Elaine -- a driving instructor, who REALLY made a difference in your life. If I had a vote in the contest, I'd vote for your poem. Nice! Warm wishes, Gershon Elaine Perrin November 13, 2019 at 4:49 AM Hi Gershon Thank you so much for your visit and your kind words :-) x

James Inman October 26, 2019 at 3:54 PM A scary moment Elaine. My younger daughter will be getting her's soon. Elaine Perrin November 13, 2019 at 4:40 AM Yes indeed! Good luck to your daughter and thank you for your visit James :-) x

Freddie Robinson Jr. October 25, 2019 at 3:12 PM Cool poem ... sweet inspirational story told, El. I smiled inside because I was a road tester for the MI Secy of State, and gave many people their first driver license. Oh, and yeah, I had some who had the steering wheel jitters. But, I prided myself on being Mr. Cool, so I never had a nervous moment. Like the person in your poem, I think it helped some overcome their anxiety. Excellent poem. Love and smiles and smiles of joy always. Elaine Perrin November 13, 2019 at 4:37 AM Hi Freddie Thank you for your visit. That’s lovely to hear! I’m sure you must have helped many people overcome their anxieties and that takes a special kind of person! Thanks so much for your lovely feedback :-) x

Panagiota Romios October 21, 2019 at 1:38 AM Love this well penned one. My fingers are crossed that you win.)))) PE Elaine Perrin October 21, 2019 at 1:46 AM Thank you for your visit and lovely comment Panagiota :-) x

Damian Keady October 20, 2019 at 9:17 PM Hi again.. hope we haven't got our wires crossed :-) ... It's me that is clumsy not you.. I can't write on a phone as I have 2 big thumbs and builders fingers... so need me laptop and even then need to rewrite again after the so many mistakes I make.. Best to you and yours... lBig ove DAMO X Elaine Perrin October 21, 2019 at 1:45 AM Lol, no wires crossed at all lovely :-) x

Bobby May October 20, 2019 at 5:05 PM Congratulations having a license does give you freedom now all you have to do is win this contest, I will be waiting!! Elaine Perrin October 20, 2019 at 6:21 PM Lol thank you Bobby ;-)x

Brenda Chiri October 20, 2019 at 4:56 PM Haha! Good going my friend! Brilliantly written and brought a huge smile to my face! Two for two and soon to be three with a win!;) Elaine Perrin October 20, 2019 at 6:22 PM Oh I’m so glad I made you smile lovely lady :-) x

Damian Keady October 20, 2019 at 4:54 PM Go girl:-) so pleased for you Elaine. I hope Dale is alright though or was he just happy to get you out the car lol.! just teasing you. such a beautiful place on this earth. Well North Wales is for me but i have never visited the South. Love the north as spent time there around Barmouth and Snowdonia. Went back there to visit with my son a few years ago... and stilll love it.Although I may not write poetry here as clumsily using my phone I will still check in and catch up with all my friends.x Elaine Perrin October 20, 2019 at 6:27 PM Thanks DAMO, I write most things on my phone anyway. It’s just easier to whip it out and write when something pops into my head while looking after four children. I’m from the south but need to find the time to visit the north one day. I hope you’re having a lovely time on your trip visiting your friends. It’s nice to hear from you x

Richard Lamoureux October 20, 2019 at 3:05 PM Thanks for reading my Questionku. You should consider entering my contest. Hugs Rick. Elaine Perrin October 20, 2019 at 3:17 PM You’re very welcome Richard. I’ve just had a look at your contest and I’ll give it a go tomorrow ;-) thanks for the visit x

Eve Roper October 20, 2019 at 2:15 PM Congratulations on getting your drivers license a great tribute to for his instruction. Hugs Elaine Perrin October 20, 2019 at 2:46 PM Thanks Eve, hugs right back to you :-) x

Richard Lamoureux October 20, 2019 at 1:11 PM Congrats on passing. This is a good tribute to your instructor. Elaine Perrin October 20, 2019 at 1:42 PM Thanks Richard :-) x

Silent One October 20, 2019 at 12:00 PM You are a driving instrutor from England? Great choice for this contest...oh I could tell you some stories about driving lessons lol Elaine Perrin October 20, 2019 at 12:09 PM Yes I’m from England but live in Wales now. Dale was my amazing instructor who I couldn’t have done it without as I was so nervous! Would love to hear your stories one day lol. Thanks for your visit Silent one :-) x