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On the Highway

On the highway, traffic moves Or not, at varied paces, Crawling ‘til the road improves Or fast, as if in races. If cars and giant trucks may ride, Then nerves might well be quaking, For crazy drivers zip beside With barely any braking. Construction, oft a road trip bane, Crops up when things are flowing, With big equipment in the lane Where cars must now be slowing. If you’re lucky, GPS Can redirect your driving, Or, if not, you’ll feel the stress For hours past arriving.

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Date: 6/6/2024 7:09:00 AM
Your poem on highway driving is right on, Ilene. It's often a nightmare! I'm heading to Maine next week, a 7 hour drive (with a friend). What with summer traffic and highway construction, my 7 hour trip can easily become a 10 hour ordeal on my nerves!!! / Maurice
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Date: 6/4/2024 4:46:00 PM
excellent "contribution", the highways are not quiet places anymore, something is missing, enjoyed ,driving a lot; your poem is very "relevant" and nice; take care
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Date: 6/4/2024 1:42:00 PM
An excellent poem. It's the summer months that have the most construction on highways. But you can't hide forever. The highway calls me.
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