Vindictive

(an oldie)

I saw you driving near me on the road.
I signaled left and pulled into your lane.
You’d think I were the anti-Christ - your bane.
You leaned upon your horn; such anger showed
You hit the gas and never even slowed.
By then, too late, I guessed you were insane
and flustered, tried a faster speed to gain
as you bore down, and I was nearly mowed!

Oh, yes, I know that I deserved some blame,
but must you make life hell for those from whom
you want a thing your way, and they don’t do it?
Red light.  I stopped and readied for your game -
one digit lifted (wish you’d flown your broom).
You came, long finger raised; I’d beat you to it!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010


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Date: 10/5/2010 12:26:00 PM
I know we all have frustrating days on the road. I think we could all write a story about an incident we have had. Phyl
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Date: 10/3/2010 10:16:00 PM
I admit to sometimes being a little over zealous on the road ?? some people frustrate me lol hahaha loved this one Andrea love Jayne
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Date: 10/2/2010 4:19:00 PM
Ha, ha, ha! Nice.
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Date: 10/2/2010 6:07:00 AM
Well road rage is never pleasant but your poem reads so wise and drivers should think about this before getting into their cars and on the road... its that kind of a world now Andrea but a great expression my friend.. enjoyed with luv..
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Date: 10/1/2010 3:45:00 PM
Dear Andrea, isn't it a shame that this happens so many times? You really penned it, great! I am happy that I don't have to drive here and that everythin I need is in walking distance! Such crazy things happen too often ion our streets! Thank you for your appreciated comments and have a great time!...Love, Gert
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Date: 10/1/2010 1:56:00 PM
Andrea, isn't it just too bad that people can't leave their misery in their homes or place of work?? Please take care always as some are insane. Love ya, Audrey
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Date: 10/1/2010 12:09:00 PM
Stopped back to thank you for your always kind comments Andrea. I am feeling better but we will see what the doctor says next Wednesday. I hope you have a fabulous weekend. Love, Carol
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Date: 10/1/2010 9:52:00 AM
Okay! Road rage I guess....Interesting work..I am glad that I stopped by and read your work this afternoon...Thanks for stopping by and commenting on my work...I appreciate that very much..Sara
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Date: 10/1/2010 9:24:00 AM
Lol Andrea good one! People tend to forget their manners once they are on the road ;) Btw got to admit you had a point with the being in love thing hey ;) love Wilma
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Date: 10/1/2010 7:35:00 AM
I enjoyed reading your amazing poetry this morning. I hope you have a wonderful weekend filled with good health, love, and lots of inspiration Andrea. Love, Carol
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Date: 10/1/2010 7:15:00 AM
hey, you been to atlanta lately? They are wuick to give you the finger.
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Date: 10/1/2010 5:29:00 AM
Oh, my God, yes! You presented the pink-pontoon. But of course! I've had the same thing happen to me on these highway-entry loops. I had a great laugh out of this one,Andrea. Moon MOrgans are an invention of my brother. He had a cartoon to go along and I wrote the poem remembering the cartoon. LOve, Dave
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Date: 9/30/2010 9:29:00 PM
Good one Andrea. I don't know why some drivers leave their manners at home when they get behind the wheel. Thanks for your comments on my poem. Love, Joyce
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Date: 9/30/2010 7:16:00 PM
wow! Andrea, who's to blame! Can't tell if it's love and war. Enjoyed your poem, and may I asked what long finger raised.. ha ha ha,, Now that is not you. But, i'm glad you beat them to it.. Later, still working my way down the list. Just taking long because, I'm snooping the soup.. wow! there is lots of things on here I did not even know existed. I did not even know about the favorite poet list..lol.. Bet you have me on yours 25 times,, he he he! Kidding:-) I' think I will enjoy blog now,.p.d.
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Date: 9/30/2010 5:16:00 PM
Ha ha! Been there, done that, beat them to it as well! Fantasticly entertaining write, love!
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