Notes About The Poem

Image result for low underpass warnings

This bottom picture is kind of what happened to my hubbie on one of his truck runs several years ago. He said the low clearance sign was hidden from view. That was a horrific day for him and he was not able to drive a semi across the country after that without shaking when he came to an underpass!!

Image result for low underpass warnings

 

Underpass Warning

Caution. Watch your head. This underpass is very low!

Is it one you think you can get under?

Unless you’re blind, it’s something that instinctively a driver ought to know.

So if you drive a great big truck, you’ll know you’ve made a blunder

if coming out the other side, you find your roof from your cab is torn asunder!



Written Oct. 17, 2016 For the Warning Contest of  Viv Wigley
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

Poem

Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.

Please Login to post a comment

12
Rodrigues Avatar
November 13, 2016 at 3:27 PM
Congrats, Andrea!
Krampe Avatar
November 7, 2016 at 6:37 AM
Back with congrats on your placement :)
Delaney Avatar
November 6, 2016 at 6:05 AM
Oh Dear Maybe they need to put automatic sensors on these trucks that will flash a big red light on the dash. Seems it could save a lot of heart-break, let alone, 'truck-break'. Lol congrats. SuZ
Kimathi Avatar
November 6, 2016 at 4:49 AM
That's a warning to take note..... Congrats Andrea, for your placement in the contest!! ;-)
Neumann Avatar
November 6, 2016 at 3:34 AM
Congratulations on the poem and on a surviving husband. Lots of wishes, Kai
Wigley Avatar
November 5, 2016 at 2:35 AM
Congrats, Andrea, on your HM. We have a low bridge in Derby that claims at least two trucks a year so, yes, frightening. Viv x
Warlov Avatar
October 23, 2016 at 9:12 PM
"if coming out the other side your roof is torn asunder". Fits better. You just wanted to wax archaic.
Walker Avatar
October 23, 2016 at 7:56 AM
So many truck drivers have done this. Your brother Tony has done this, your husband. What are they thinking when they do it? Love your humor in this poem.
Marcum Wong Avatar
October 21, 2016 at 4:34 PM
I remember that incident Andrea. Congratulations on POTD! I haven't been around because my eyes needed rest. I hope you are doing well my friend. Blessings, Connie : ) 7
Daniel Avatar
October 20, 2016 at 8:55 AM
Back with my Congratulations on your POTD, Andrea:)
Manassian Avatar
October 20, 2016 at 12:33 AM
Oh dear....Imagine writing a warning for that. How did you come up with this inspiration, dear? Good luck in the contest....
La France Avatar
October 19, 2016 at 11:58 PM
Andrea this made me laugh, I love your fun poem and congratulations on potd
Roper Avatar
October 19, 2016 at 9:47 PM
This is a good one, Andrea, congratulations on POTD and good luck in Viv's contest. Hugs Eve
Y. Avatar
October 19, 2016 at 9:15 PM
Hi Andrea, I'm just coming back to say congratulations on getting the poem of the day:-) Alexis
Kendrick Avatar
October 19, 2016 at 7:16 PM
Cute poem to go with the pictures..My husband owned his own business but he always worked out doing what had to be done even though he was the owner..He was driving a roll off truck one day and they had not measured a new container and it was about 1/4 inch too high for a train trellis..He had a compression fracture L1/L2..Has had problems with his back every since..Good warning for truckers to know their equipment and the roads..Thanks for stopping by my page..Sara
Rycroft Avatar
October 19, 2016 at 4:36 PM
Good warning very interesting good words x
Anish Avatar
October 19, 2016 at 12:55 PM
This is a nice warning for truck drivers. They are sometimes involved in terrible accidents. Personally I don't even drive a car anymore. Maybe it is time for me to write an article about truckers! Peace & Love Matthew Anish
Andresen Avatar
October 19, 2016 at 12:13 PM
- Congratulations on your p.o.t.d. Andrea - :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Smith Avatar
October 19, 2016 at 11:03 AM
Congratulations for POTD honors...
Krampe Avatar
October 19, 2016 at 8:19 AM
Funny. Congrats on POTD, Andrea.
Sergi Avatar
October 19, 2016 at 7:10 AM
Great poem of a sleepy truck drivers dilemma, Andrea. Congratulations!
Rodrigues Avatar
October 19, 2016 at 6:48 AM
A fun write, Andrea! Congrats on POTD!
Allison Avatar
October 19, 2016 at 5:24 AM
Congrats on POTD:-) hugs Jan xx
Wolf Avatar
October 19, 2016 at 2:23 AM
Saw one the other day on the news, it's more common than not I suspect. Great stuff Andrea, and good luck /|\
May Avatar
October 18, 2016 at 5:40 PM
Glad there were no injuries...Nicely penned Andrea
12
Get a Premium Membership
Turn off ads, get more exposure for your poetry, and get more features with a Premium Membership.
Book: Diverse Voices: The Poetry of Human Rights and the Pursuit of Peace