Edward Ibeh Poet Personification

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I, Speed Camera

I'm practically a ghost,
seldom seen.
I'm mounted on some traffic lights,
so ease up on the gas pedal!
You never notice me 
unless your GPS is in use,
but I see you coming.
I never sleep on the job.
I see everything
day or night 
rain or shine
I'm a road photographer.
I wonder why vehicles 
never smile 
when I take their pictures.
Perhaps they're angry 
for their drivers as they know
a mailed citation letter
is a sure thing?
I'm a proud revenue cash cow.
I do not discriminate.
Rich or poor,
young or old,
I will penalize if
you exceed my speed limit!
Slow down road warriors,
or I'll bite a chunk 
off your bank account!


STRAND COMPLETELY NEW (25) ,any form,any theme	
Sponsored by Brian Strand (Winner: Honorable Mention)
Date submitted: 08/18/2020

It Sucks Poetry Contest(N/A)
Sponsored by Kai Michael Neumann
Date written: 08/07/2020

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John Watt August 24, 2020 at 8:41 PM Wondering if this was the aftermath of a letter in the mail? Always so expensive, then the car insurance vampires are right behind to suck your blood. Well done! Edward Ibeh August 25, 2020 at 3:24 AM Thank you, John:-) "Wondering if this was the aftermath of a letter in the mail?" It was, lol. So true about the car insurance companies rubbing salt in the wound!

Tom Cunningham August 7, 2020 at 3:31 PM Yikes, the dreaded speed cams, the mobile ones are the worst, you never know where they are. Tom Edward Ibeh August 7, 2020 at 6:49 PM True indeed! Thanks for the comments and visit, Tom:-)

Kim Rodrigues August 7, 2020 at 6:49 AM For sure, that sucks! Locally we warn each other, about this or that light. Don’t get caught under it, because, yes, it sucks! Edward Ibeh August 7, 2020 at 9:30 AM It sure does, Kim:-) In fact, it got me couple of days ago! Oh well...lol

Vijay Pandit August 7, 2020 at 6:15 AM That is so clever a theme--so true to life. Splendidly done, Edward. Edward Ibeh August 7, 2020 at 9:27 AM Thank you, Vijay:-)

Jenna Logan August 7, 2020 at 5:14 AM Someone or 'some thing' is always watching us. I wish you well with your contest entry, Edward. Edward Ibeh August 7, 2020 at 9:27 AM Thank you, Jenna:-)