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Rant Against Bad Drivers

Some adults should go back to driving school, those who seem not to comprehend red signs at four-way stops. So many act a fool and take my turn. Oh, there should be stiff fines! Some licenses, I long to cut to bits. Those jerks who chase me down, then ride my tail or pass, then cut me off--all give me fits. I want to see them languishing in jail! But since there's nothing I can do to keep these idiots from taking to the wheel, I'll just drive on while hoping they will reap what they deserve. I'll mask the way I feel. My middle finger I will not hold high. I'll watch for menaces as I but sigh. Posted May 3, 2018 May 3, 2018, entered in Shadow Hamilton's Rant Contest Placed 1st May 2, 2019, entered in Michelle Faulkner's Memories of May contest

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Oliver Mckeithan

Date: 6/5/2018 5:08:00 AM

Hello Janice well done. I just read an article about an obituary placed in a paper of a retired Marine colonel-upstanding man but he would describe the drivers in Northern Virginia in very colorful language. I know how I feel about moronic drivers. Thanks for sharing. Oliver

Janice Canerdy
Date: 6/5/2018 8:19:00 AM

Thank you so much for this comment, Oliver. Bad drivers can pose a challenge to one's Christianity! Janice

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 6/1/2018 5:37:00 PM

Helllo ,Janice, yes it is best to be quiet. You do not want to get into a fight. Have a nice evening my friend.

Janice Canerdy
Date: 6/1/2018 6:55:00 PM

Thank you so much, Darlene! Janice

Gregory Richard Barden

Date: 5/28/2018 2:15:00 AM

(2) I can tell I would trust you behind the wheel, and there's only two others in this life that I trust. If I'm in a car, I want the wheel, lol. My mom took my sibs and I out on back roads and taught us on a standard starting a couple of years before our license tests, and it was priceless, setting good habits from the start. I'm certainly not perfect, but anyone who gets easily wound up by OTHER drivers, is not going to do well behind the wheel. Superb write with such a wonderful message! :-)

Janice Canerdy
Date: 5/28/2018 8:07:00 AM

Thank you so much, Greg. The driving experience has changed so much since the late sixties, when I started driving. Roads are better--wider and PAVED! Improvements such as these AND advancements in technology have, however, created certain MONSTERS--for example, drivers who speed while texting!! People like these are especially scary because they could leave you in a ravine hanging upside down by your seatbelt without realizing you were even on the road! Have a great Memorial Day, Greg! I love your poems!! Janice

Gregory Richard Barden

Date: 5/28/2018 2:12:00 AM

(1) I love your restraint, Janice, and enjoyed this very insightful write thoroughly, and agree. I pride myself on my driving and lack of accidents and tickets, (despite having driven more than most), and it completely defensive - keeping my eyes ON the road constantly, not getting distracted, and "driving like everyone else is crazy", as my mother taught me many years ago ... that requires great patience and controlling anger, and that's tough to do these days, lol. (continued)

John Lawless

Date: 5/16/2018 7:17:00 AM

Sadly Janice I still resort to the "one fingered salute"...congrats on the top spot

Janice Canerdy
Date: 5/16/2018 8:31:00 AM

Thanks so much, John! Janice

Sandra Haight

Date: 5/12/2018 6:43:00 PM

Love your rant, Janice! And this menace is so true and so aggravating for sure. I also like your conclusion too! Congratulations on your Trophy 1st Place win! Hugs, Sandra

Janice Canerdy
Date: 5/12/2018 8:36:00 PM

Thank you so much, Sandra! Janice

Edward Ibeh

Date: 5/12/2018 4:57:00 AM

Congratulations on your first place win, Janice! This one spoke to me. Aggressive drivers are the bane of my existence, lol. Well-penned!;-)

Janice Canerdy
Date: 5/12/2018 8:01:00 AM

Thank you so much, Edward! Janice

Line Gauthier

Date: 5/11/2018 12:19:00 PM

Well ranted, Janice. Congrats on your gold medal win.

Janice Canerdy
Date: 5/11/2018 12:58:00 PM

Thanks so much, Line! Janice

Maureen McGreavy The Insolent Rib

Date: 5/11/2018 9:17:00 AM

Oh I love THIS! Doing a victory dance for you Janice :) Congratulations!! xomo!

Janice Canerdy
Date: 5/11/2018 9:45:00 AM

Maureen, thank you so much. The win has really made my day! Janice

Mike Gentile

Date: 5/4/2018 9:47:00 AM

I think most of us feel this way almost every day, well put and much safer to keep your finger down, many idiots are out there Happy Friday xxoo

Janice Canerdy
Date: 5/4/2018 10:08:00 AM

Thanks so much, Mike! Janice

Vijay Pandit

Date: 5/4/2018 6:05:00 AM

Written in your usual graceful style, this poem rings true as most can relate to the theme. I too feel like this is a winning poem, Janice!

Janice Canerdy
Date: 5/4/2018 10:09:00 AM

Thanks so much Vijay! Janice

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 5/4/2018 12:34:00 AM

Love it. I have one like this that never got put to Soup or anywhere online. Gosh, I should try to track it down to use in this contest!!!

Janice Canerdy
Date: 5/4/2018 10:12:00 AM

Good idea, Andrea! Glad you like it. Janice

Daniel Turner

Date: 5/3/2018 11:48:00 PM

This made me laugh! I drove an 18 wheeler for 20 years. Don't get me started about BAD drivers. I'm not ashamed to say, i love it when people give me the finger. It's usually their IQ. lol I love this one. It's already a winner!

Maureen McGreavy The Insolent Rib
Date: 5/11/2018 9:16:00 AM

20 years on the road on a bike you know I share your vigor Daniel ;) oh, IQ, indeed lol! Big hugs! xomo :)

Janice Canerdy
Date: 5/4/2018 10:15:00 AM

Wow! Thanks so much for this encouraging comment, Daniel. Don't you LOVE it when some nut pulls out in front of you when there's NOT time--then turns after 50 yards?! Janice

Ilene Bauer

Date: 5/3/2018 7:48:00 PM

i totally agree with you, janice, and i love the way you've expressed your "rant." best of luck in the contest!

Janice Canerdy
Date: 5/3/2018 8:02:00 PM

Thanks so much, Ilene! Janice