True Story

While waiting for my ride beside the road
My driver arrived in time to behold
A car hit slush to soak me
Eyes to feet, wet as could be.
Tears ran from his eyes when this tale he told.

My co-workers heard this humorous tale
As with such mirth this story he'd regale.
I received no sympathy
For events that befell me.
The driver that soaked me should be in jail.

The melting snow is a thing to be feared.
Witnesses say that the evil car veered
On purpose, hitting the slush
Just to watch my cold face flush.
I can't wait until this weather has cleared.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Taylor Avatar
March 8, 2011 at 7:34 PM
Congrats on a well deserved win, Francine. Excellent piece. Enjoyed. Luv Ralph
Devonshire Avatar
March 8, 2011 at 6:21 PM
Yikes, that must have been an awful experience, Francine. It reminds me of my sister wearing her floor length silver fox coat in NY. She'd had knee surgery and was using a cane to wave a taxi when she got splattered. Grrr! Congratulations on your win! Love, Carolyn
Brown Avatar
March 8, 2011 at 11:22 AM
Congratulations on your splendid win in John's contest Francine. An honor to be included with you on the winners list with such wonderful poets. Love, Carol
Freeman Avatar
March 8, 2011 at 10:23 AM
So good to see you in the top 10 lady. Francine. Congratulations on a very worthy limerick's honored eighth place. Agape, Moses
Mehta Avatar
March 8, 2011 at 4:42 AM
Congratulations on the eighth place win in the contest of John, Francine
Sweetheart Avatar
March 8, 2011 at 4:25 AM
Congrats Francine on your top ten win in the Slapstick Limerick contest.. a great write and win .. so enjoy my friend with luv... and.. thankxx so much appreciate my 3rd place for "Diet Diva"... such a true story of my life... appreciate the luv..
Onclaud Avatar
March 8, 2011 at 1:46 AM
francine, you had me in stitches!! CHEERS for this shining win! :) huggs, nette
Mannan Avatar
March 8, 2011 at 12:32 AM
hahahaha A huge congrats for this win. i can well imagine your plight.
Dietrich Avatar
March 7, 2011 at 11:22 PM
oh, that would make me so mad, Francine, and I think it actually DID happen to me once. Drivers can be SO rude. Congrats on your placement for your true story. Luv, Andrea
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