Nun of That, Now

Turning right against the light’s
Illegal in New Yawk.
That rule’s observed by drivers,
Not by those who run or walk.

In other places, no such law
Exists, so often plates
Of cars which turn when they should not
Reflect their different states.

And that is why I was surprised
When, right in front of me,
A New York car ignored the red
And turned illegally.

What made it even weirder
Was the driver was a nun!
If ticketed, I wonder ‘bout
The story she’d have spun.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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Rigoler Avatar
September 17, 2023 at 9:11 PM
I had my share of nuns in grammar school (all eight years!). Most were good as teachers and I was a good learner, except in certain aspects of arithmetic – fractions and division. One nun, however, was I didn't like too much; she could be mean at times. She wasn't close to pretty either and had front teeth that bucked like a beaver's! / Maurice
Slaughter Avatar
September 17, 2023 at 9:33 AM
I guess she was not of the "flying" order...I love your little insights about life in New York, Ilene.
Wolf Avatar
September 13, 2023 at 9:07 PM
Heh-heh. Those nuns drive like bats out of hell. (Cos some of them are, actually). lol. ~ Just monkin' around
Chircop Avatar
September 12, 2023 at 3:30 PM
Hehehehe..Very entertaining..
Brotherton Avatar
September 12, 2023 at 9:34 AM
What a wonderful tale my friend. I love the way you find poetry in everything you see. I'm positive that no policeman would dare ticket her.
Rolland Avatar
September 11, 2023 at 3:48 PM
new york drivers have no fear, anywhere, lovely penning, thanks yann
Bauer Avatar
September 11, 2023 at 4:36 PM
That is very true, Yann! Thanks for the comment…
Flood Avatar
September 11, 2023 at 3:20 PM
She would have said my clothing got in my eyes and the cops would have said don’t make a habit of it. Sorry… couldn’t resist. Another finely observed and exquisitely rhymed write, Ilene. Your poems always sound like they really happened… my guess is they did.
Bauer Avatar
September 11, 2023 at 4:38 PM
Ha! Just what I’d expect from you, Terry - making me laugh! It’s very rare for a poem of mine to not be based on something that really happened…
Allison Avatar
September 11, 2023 at 2:47 PM
ha ha ha I am sure her god will forgive her for her misdemeanor, I can only begin to imagine her excuse if a cop pulled her over for this lol. hugs jan xx
Bauer Avatar
September 11, 2023 at 4:40 PM
I would love to hear that conversation, though! Thanks for your much-appreciated support, Jan…
Lawless Avatar
September 11, 2023 at 1:42 PM
She would have thrown her "Penguin" card
Bauer Avatar
September 11, 2023 at 4:40 PM
Ha! Good one, John!
Cunningham Avatar
September 11, 2023 at 12:12 PM
Someone was watching over her I think, she has friends in high places lol Tom
Bauer Avatar
September 11, 2023 at 4:41 PM
Very funny, Tom! Good to hear from you…
Xiang Avatar
September 11, 2023 at 11:07 AM
Thank you for observing for us readers, the mystery of a nun making an illegal right turn in New Yawk. Perhaps the daughter of God didn't realize what state she was in. How often we don't realize how we break the rules of the state. I'll remember next time I cross the line.
Bauer Avatar
September 11, 2023 at 4:42 PM
Thanks for taking the time to comment, Triny!
Bowring Avatar
September 11, 2023 at 11:06 AM
Loved this poem Ilene. So well written and entertaining. Had a big smile on my face when reading the last stanza. So good. I’m trying to think of what she would have said. Really enjoyed it. Thank you for sharing :)
Bauer Avatar
September 11, 2023 at 4:43 PM
Thank you, Christina, for that sweet comment!
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