US SCHOOLS, US RULES

US SCHOOLS, US RULES

Yes, in the USA and probably some other places too
Distances are such that they still do bus kids to school
A good local service, as many would agree that’s true

But car drivers in a hurry should never act like a fool
If held up whenever a yellow school bus might stop
The law enforceable rear sign means stop, it is a rule

One never can be sure that there isn’t a nearby cop
Overtaking a parked school bus always risks shunts
Accept the fine, it’s never worth taking it to the top

The driver or monitor can’t be everywhere at once
There will be a kid, who may just suddenly appear
But if they are hit, it’s the driver who is the dunce

They say, don’t ignore the stop sign, but never fear
‘Cos we don’t do big yellow school busses over here

Copyright © | Year Posted 2024



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Date: 9/29/2024 7:01:00 PM
"But if they are hit, it’s the driver who is the dunce" is an excellent line. Your poem title makes me wonder where on planet earth you live? London, Canada, Germany? Congratulations on your win in my contest.
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Howard Osborne
Date: 9/30/2024 1:03:00 AM
Thanks. UK (not London). I did live a year in USA and miss my big saloon..
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