On the Side of the Road

A car's pulled over on the road 
And hidden by the door,
A child lets out an urgent stream
Within the traffic's roar.

The parent gets him back inside,
Their motions chop-chop-chop, 
The passersby relieved to have
Avoided such a stop.

We've done this for our grandson
When there's been a pressing need
Although, of course, anxiety
Is surely guaranteed.

But when his dad is with us
We must detour off the road
In search of a facility
Containing a commode.

I'm sure his way is safer
Though with age, I've come to know
That, especially with children, 
When you've gotta go - you go!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019


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Date: 11/11/2019 7:29:00 PM
Nature beckons... this is beyond cute, Ilene! :) gw
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Date: 11/11/2019 3:28:00 PM
That was really cute Ilene. Loved this and one more time, in your amazing rhythmic style.
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Date: 11/10/2019 5:14:00 PM
Back in the 50's, it was a common sight in Europe to see tour buses pulled to the side of the road so 60-passengers could relieve themselves. But in 2019, you need to do that in Downtown Honolulu, as our Mayor and City Council insist civilised people do NOT need to go to the toilet until they get to their home or office! Aloha! Rico
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Date: 11/10/2019 4:16:00 PM
That’s one big advantage over ‘us’
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Date: 11/10/2019 3:48:00 PM
Lol
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