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Overdrive

How pedestrian of you
not to think
outside your box

I understand
sketchy neighbourhood
being too afraid to stop

I don't mean to be insulting

pedestrian has more meanings
but not one of them
speed bump

and as you rock it
in your three ton
cozy bassinet

mind two wheels
despite your vigor is not
a speed impediment

and don't believe 
that that last text
is truly a matter of life and death


I'd rather be late in this life
than early for the next.







18.03.30

Composed for Brendan J. Simons'
Societal Discontent

Copyright © Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart | Year Posted 2018

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Gershon Wolf Date: 4/12/2018 11:14:00 PM This one rocks, Maureen. And, yes, it rolls too. Killer write! Bravo! Oncor! :) Login to Reply Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart Date: 4/12/2018 11:52:00 PM Ah thank you so much Gershon! There's a lot of visceral venom in this piece, still recovering from years of being on the receiving end of road rage and otherwise um, inconsiderate "sharers" of the road. Was a bike courier for 20yrs, obeyed traffic laws... complimented by cops, accosted by drivers, J-walkers...

Robert Warlov Date: 4/1/2018 6:08:00 PM Superb, Sublime, Kick-ass Wonder-kind. --- Makes my righteous shrivel! Login to Reply Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart Date: 4/2/2018 8:47:00 AM Ha! Awesome :) Thank you so much! xomo!

Ralph Sergi Date: 4/1/2018 2:06:00 PM Humor with wisdom. I loved it. i'M A FAN! Login to Reply Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart Date: 4/1/2018 5:33:00 PM Thank you so much Ralph! :) XOMO!

Mick Talbot Date: 3/31/2018 8:14:00 AM Witty, sad, and true, nice in the sense it is a good poem... Mick Login to Reply Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart Date: 3/31/2018 8:48:00 AM Thank you Mick :) a cathartic write for me. xomo

Demetrios Trifiatis Date: 3/31/2018 4:13:00 AM Witty and true! Liked it dear, Maureen! Login to Reply Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart Date: 3/31/2018 8:44:00 AM Thank you Demetrios! All the best Sweet D ;) hugs! xomo <3

John Lawless Date: 3/30/2018 7:47:00 PM uniquely eloquent take on the them Maureen. With both drivers and pedestrians mesmerized by the blue light of their phones.....its a wonder anyone gets anywhere Login to Reply Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart Date: 3/30/2018 11:00:00 PM It's an epidemic! The police been getting creative here, dressing up as bums holding cardboard signs telling drivers they are cops hunting drivers on their phones, others on public transpo looking down into cars issuing tickets. Doesn't seem to deter.

Susan Ashley Date: 3/30/2018 7:42:00 PM You chose a great title for your pithy poem Maureen. Clever awesomeness in your pointed poetic lines. Love it! Warmest wishes my lovely friend and Happy Easter <3 p.s. best wishes for a win! Login to Reply Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart Date: 3/30/2018 10:55:00 PM Thank you for seeing what I see in that word! Cheers lovely! Happy Easter greetings to you and yours Susan, much love! xomo

Mike Gentile Date: 3/30/2018 1:58:00 PM Spot on, Maureen, we walk at our own risk !! Login to Reply Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart Date: 3/30/2018 10:53:00 PM Seriously!! x

Silent One Date: 3/30/2018 11:16:00 AM What if you had a pedestrian crossing? Lol. Login to Reply Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart Date: 3/30/2018 12:53:00 PM Heh, means little to drivers in my town. Though gotta say, drivers being more courteous since a pedestrian was run over and killed crossing at a crosswalk a block from my home last week. Not a busy street either, residential four way stop.

Heidi Sands Date: 3/30/2018 9:13:00 AM Well done Maureen. I like the ending too. :) Login to Reply Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart Date: 3/30/2018 12:50:00 PM Thank you Heidi :) Blessings for a lovely Easter xomo