Theory Infraction
When flashing red lights engulfed my rear view,
I actually cussed, which I rarely will do.
Hastened to consider my excuse rather quick,
I needed a story to make this not stick.
“Good morning officer” in an innocent way.
He asked was I, “In a big hurry today?”
I rambled some nonsense on writing a book.
But, I saw that familiar raised-eyebrow look.
That’s when these words began spilling out.
I said, “I’ve a theory, here’s what it’s about;
It seems the world can be slowed down by one
inconsiderate person out driving for fun.
If they caused a physician a ten-minute delay,
then ten with appointments become late that day.
Those ten could pass on ten minutes each,
to ten other people whom they were to reach.
A hundred now affected by one driver’s hands.
Are you starting to see how this theory expands?
So, I thought to myself, if this theory were true,
then I should speed up, as a courtesy to you.
I was merely attempting to do something great,
to enable those following me not to be late.”
With a stoic little grin he replied, “That makes sense.
I completely understood your logical defense.”
I anxiously asked, “Does that mean a warning?”
He said, “Not after what you’ve taught me this morning.
The reason is simple, my shift ends at four.
My wife will have a honey-do list on the door.
If I could delay her ten minutes I’d enjoy
a cold drink relaxing in my new lazy-boy.
According to your theory, that’s easy to do,
just slow someone down; I’m starting with you!”
Copyright © Kevin Pace | Year Posted 2010
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