Two In a Taxi

I walked to the gate where the taxi was waiting Checked in my pocket for change for the fare Opened the door, saw the driver was laughing Asked for the reason, would he like to share He stared ahead, set the meter a' running Took the first left thinking it would be right Said not a word about my destination Pressed on the gas and drove into the night Traffic light art in the broadest of colors Yellow and green, an occasional red Speed limits tossed like a bag to the roadside Wondering if it was something I said Then down an alley so dark and deserted Parking lot stripes in an orderly way Nothing for miles or maybe forever This is enough and I just had to say "Where are we going, I've not that much money?" Then with a twitch and the wink of an eye I saw the driver reflect in the mirror He was a her, I could not help but sigh For there you were with a cap colored yellow I saw your smile, my heart skipped a beat That's when you stopped and the engine was halted Came to my door and into the back seat "Are you surprised", we're the words that you asked me More than you know was my answer to you We stayed a while and love was in blossom Two in a taxi, what else could we do Yes this is silly, my romantic poem Life has been tough as I go on my own Merely some words in a tough situation Here on this night reading soup all alone
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Rodd Avatar
July 19, 2018 at 11:08 PM
Was this true? Please tell me this really happened! A romantic comedy right out of Hollywood!
Roper Avatar
March 25, 2018 at 9:48 AM
I love the beautiful poem, Chris, very creative...hugs eve
Y. Avatar
March 24, 2018 at 4:08 PM
Hi Chris, I love and enjoy story poems. I found this to be very engaging and entertaining. The four lines were a bit sad but you have penned a well written write. I'm so glad you're posting again:-) Alexis
Smith Avatar
March 24, 2018 at 9:07 AM
Hey taxi.... great story poem Chris
Gentry Avatar
March 24, 2018 at 1:23 AM
LOL. This is so cute! I didn't know where it was going but glad I took the ride with you. Enjoyed.
Leiser Avatar
March 23, 2018 at 11:59 PM
What a nightmare ride! Reminds me of all the taxi rides I've endured while visiting my sons in NYC! Great poem, very entertaining!
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March 23, 2018 at 11:46 PM
Like a mouthful of jelly beans I've got no words just hugs. Big ones. I love the poem, even the awkward mouthful emotion at the end, but that's poetry. <3
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