Traffic

Trucks and buses roaring by
Road rage at an all-time high
Always watchful, never alert
For an occasional flirt
Forgetting where I am
In a puzzling traffic jam
Cursing, a thank you, ma’am!

Written October 14, 2022
Copyright © | Year Posted 2022

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Krutsinger Avatar
October 14, 2022 at 9:48 PM
"for an occasional flirt" - oh, yes, for sure! I am laughing and smirking.
Hankins Avatar
October 15, 2022 at 8:03 AM
It happens! Yes, it does! I've seen it.
Tor Avatar
October 14, 2022 at 3:41 PM
I think your Acrostic sums up New York driving Milton lol. I thought New Yorkers were bad drivers until I went to Ohio. Oh my Lord they are the worst my friend. I have driven in New York City and that was bad but Ohio in my opinion Cleveland is the worst, I went to my daughters graduation at Kent State University and I was caught off and nearly wrecked. Will never forget Milton the guy got out of his vehicle and tried to attack me. Big mistake on his part. I will leave it at that...
Tor Avatar
October 15, 2022 at 4:31 PM
Haha wow!
Hankins Avatar
October 14, 2022 at 7:10 PM
I live in Kentucky, Michael, so we know about Ohio drivers. We often lampoon them by saying, "Why don't you stay on your side of the river." They are the country's worst drivers!
Cunningham Avatar
October 14, 2022 at 10:52 AM
One thing I don't miss since I retired is the traffic jam and inconsiderate drivers. I venture out after rush hour. Tom
Hankins Avatar
October 14, 2022 at 1:36 PM
Me, too, Tom. I try to carefully judge my times on the road to avoid the rush hours.
Rodrigues Avatar
October 14, 2022 at 10:08 AM
Once I was enjoying singing in my cat, having a blast, when a guy pulls up and is flirting so I had to put an end to that…lol! Love the oxymoron at the end. A moronic rage, eh! I being silly…don’t take me too seriously;)
Hankins Avatar
October 14, 2022 at 1:37 PM
I know, Kim. Thanks for the read and the comment.
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