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My Daily Commute

This morning as I was driving to work A car passed by that was driven by a jerk. He flew by me and then cut in front, But I didn’t care much for his little stunt. I dare not honk in this day and age; He might just shoot me to show his rage; Nor show my displeasure by flashing my brights; lest I end up as the subject of a fight. I pull beside him and look at him long; He flips me off like I did something wrong. This is my life; it’s such a pity; my daily commute through the big city. This daily commute is starting to suck; going to work each day to make a buck. I say to myself why not retire, And quit this commute before I expire.

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Emilia James

Date: 8/26/2021 4:27:00 PM

Road rage in England can be very frightening. Everyone seems to be in a rush or think they own the road, drivers with no patience. Hugs, Emilia : )

John Gondolf
Date: 8/26/2021 8:42:00 PM

Things are bad here is Dallas too, especially on Mondays after a Sunday NASCAR race. Thanks for taking the time to read my poetry, Emilia. Hugs, John

Alexis Y.

Date: 1/1/2018 5:26:00 PM

Hi John, Do you live in my city? I experience this senario on a daily basis. And I'm just the passenger lol. Great humor for a sensitive issue. Happy New Year my friend :-) Alexis

John Gondolf
Date: 1/1/2018 6:06:00 PM

Hi Alexis, I suppose all big cities are the same, too many crazy people. Happy new year to you as well my poetic friend! ps if I did live in your city I’d buy you lunch :) John

Rhoda Tripp

Date: 12/31/2017 5:40:00 AM

It will soon be a new year and I'm thankful for the friends I've made here the past couple months so I came back to say Happy New Year to one of my best friends on Soup.

John Gondolf
Date: 12/31/2017 5:53:00 AM

Awww, you just made my day!!! Happy new year to you as well my dear friend, may 2018 be the best ever. John

Rhoda Tripp

Date: 12/30/2017 2:10:00 AM

Oh, Dear. I so feel for you. So many days I feel the same. Love the feel of anger and dismay in this write, as the reader also feels it, which is what we are all about. Great poem, John.

John Gondolf
Date: 12/30/2017 9:56:00 AM

Thank you, Rhoda, I appreciate your comments. And thank you for your encouragement and support of my writing. Best wishes for the coming year my friend! John

Cheryl Hoffman

Date: 12/28/2017 9:06:00 PM

I "run into" speedy gonzalez type drivers in Chattanooga every Sunday when I drive there to shop…can be quite stressful! Love your realistic witty write John!~Che :)PS Work is only a 10 minute drive from home so no problemo there thank God…my opinion is Retire John, you deserve some R&R!~Che :)

John Gondolf
Date: 12/28/2017 9:38:00 PM

Thanks for the comment, Cheryl. Unfortunately my commute is 20 miles and can take anywhere from 30 minutes to an hour and fifteen minutes. It’s pretty frustrating after a 12 hour day.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 12/28/2017 7:50:00 PM

Why not retire (yeah, who can afford THAT anymore) I commute too but mine is not too terrible, John. It's 20 min there and 20 min back. And usually no traffic problems. I hope I can keep my license until my 80's I am sure I'll have to work that long to afford my old age!!! (great poem)

John Gondolf
Date: 12/28/2017 9:01:00 PM

Thank you, Andrea. I have a year and a half left on my lease, I might consider retiring at that time. Truth is I enjoy what I do (most of the time) and as long as I’m in good health I will probably continue to work. And Debbie has already told me she doesn’t what to entertain me all day ;)

Caycay Jennings

Date: 12/28/2017 11:57:00 AM

Yes, in Dallas you can get shot! Very clever, great delivery, perfect lines of perfect rhyme AND a subject every commuter can relate to. A joy to read all the way around, John. Now, promise to keep your eyes straight ahead, no matter what! All the best ... CayCay

John Gondolf
Date: 12/28/2017 8:54:00 PM

Thank you for the kind comments, CayCay. I promise to look straight ahead; I do however, cuss quite loudly at the idiots though just to relieve the frustration of course ;)

Silent One

Date: 12/28/2017 10:21:00 AM

You get some idiots on the road today.. Nice light poetry John..

John Gondolf
Date: 12/28/2017 10:25:00 AM

Thanks, SO, too many people think they are NASCAR drivers; it seems like it's always worse on a Monday after a big race on Sunday...just my opinion.