Curtis Johnson Poet Narrative

Reading while Driving

In the early 80's,
Before the internet
And before the mass usage
Of hand held telephones;

On a clear and sunny day;
On a southwest bound freeway,
Not far from the Golden Gate Bridge,

One motorist angrily shouted to another
Motorist, "That's crazy!"  The other motorist
Was quick to reply by saying, "You're right!"

Such verbal interaction occurred because
One driver became irate as he observed
Another driver reading a book while driving.

It should be noted that not all highway rages
Are created equally.  Some end peacefully.
The reading motorist immediately complied
With the angry driver's suggestion and changed
His reading habits.

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