Gumball Rally

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Gumball 3000 - LakeishaKaiya

We entered the Gumball Rally My driver was “Backstreets” Tally With his crazy fast car We still couldn’t get far Bad math, no gas, in Death Valley

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Miranda Hawley

Date: 7/11/2025 7:43:00 PM

"No, gas in Death Valley" sounds awful!

Bill Baker
Date: 7/12/2025 8:47:00 PM

Other racer come by and help those that have problems. It was years ago. A poet friend in Texas, Bill

Jay Narain

Date: 7/11/2025 10:09:00 AM

Really funny.

Bill Baker
Date: 7/11/2025 4:07:00 PM

Thanks, Jay. I've only been to one, but it was totally a totally awesome experience. Bill

Sara Kendrick

Date: 7/11/2025 8:26:00 AM

Good one. The first chuckle of the day. Thanks for sharing the humor with us. Good to see you back. Sara K

Bill Baker
Date: 7/11/2025 4:14:00 PM

Thank you, Sara, it's good to be back writing poetry again. This was a fun writing based on a memory from my past. A once in a lifetime chance to attend a Gumball Rally. Smiles ~ Blessings Bill