Flat Tire On a Rainy Day

The swish of some passing cars unnerving me still With the rapid clack of my windshield wipers, When, suddenly, I felt a most unwanted chill Like the rapid hiss of a hundred captured vipers. And I knew, at the worst time possible, my tire Right front, passenger side, was now a crumble, Just when my AAA card was about to expire, So, I steered it to the berm feeling the flat rumble. I sat sullen, waiting for the downpour to retire, While several vehicles zip by me at ridiculous speeds None of them, I understood, stopping to inquire Why I was pulled over to the side … or my needs. When the rain finally abated, and I shuffled outside Four creaking vehicles stopped, offering me a ride! written October 17, 2021 especially for "Onamatopoeia" Poetry Contest sponsored by Emile Pinet [Rhymes checked with rhymezone.com]