Jan Allison Poet Free verse

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We Must Have Been In Your Blind Spot

Such a beautiful sunny day so we went out for a drive
We walked on a springy pink and purple heather carpet 
then foraged on the hedgerows bursting with bilberries 
whilst butterflies danced and swallows swept through the air
Our pedometers showed our steps as we climbed the steep hill to the car
Soon it was time to wend our way down the windy road home to our village …
We’ve done this drive a thousand times before
Suddenly a white car shot out from a driveway right in our path
My hubby took evasive action so as not to crunch into the back of her car
Whilst I muttered something totally unprintable under my breath!
The old biddy continued on her way, she was totally oblivious to our presence!
Was she distracted by her mobile phone
or was her mind in a total fog
But next time you get in the car my dear… 
give the wheel to your trusty guide dog!

A true story of our morning



08-01-17

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Darren White August 4, 2017 at 5:22 AM Scary happening! Good you coult tell the story here :) Jan Allison August 4, 2017 at 6:36 AM There are lots of loonies who drive Darren ... that's probably the reason I let hubby drive most of the time rather than me .. then there is one less lol:-) hugs Jan xx

Dan Cwiak August 4, 2017 at 4:07 AM I don't know why this double talk is happening of late...but the first code always says incorrect, so I put in the second and both show up. Please forgive any undue frustration this may cause... Jan Allison August 4, 2017 at 4:10 AM I've deleted it for you - it is a pain I don't know why it is happening so much lately:-( hugs jan xx

Dan Cwiak August 4, 2017 at 4:03 AM Don't you just love all those "Blue Hairs" driving in your lane? My late mother, whom I taught to drive at 57, always had a knack for wanting to park in a spot too small for her car. I wonder whether it was worth the time and effort put in, but she was a determined woman when it came to driving. Big city, too, which made it more difficult. lt made it difficult, but at least she learned from the best! Thanks for reminding me of those times. Jan Allison August 4, 2017 at 4:09 AM Bravo for your mother it goes to prove you are never to old to learn new skills - you must have been so proud she does sound like a very determined lady and you must be incredibly patient as teaching someone to drive is not an easy task!:-) hugs jan xx

Winged Warrior August 2, 2017 at 5:16 AM Pull over...Can I see your dog license and registration, please lol...great write... Jan Allison August 2, 2017 at 5:28 AM LOl ^WW^ it started off as such a lovely day... some folks should't be on the roads:-( hugs jan xx

Andrea Dietrich August 1, 2017 at 5:43 PM that was a great ending, let her have the dog drive, he will do a better job. Don't you just hate when these kinds of things happen. They sure give us a scare!!! Jan Allison August 2, 2017 at 5:29 AM It could have been a lot worse if a car has been coming the other way when my hubby had to swerve to avoid hitting her:-) hugs jan xx

Carol B. August 1, 2017 at 5:20 PM Wow that was a close call. It must have shook you up for sure. Happy you're okay! Jan Allison August 2, 2017 at 5:30 AM I'm fine carol and I got a poem out of it and now i know where there are massive of bilberries to pick too!:-) hugs jan xx

Anne-Lise Andresen August 1, 2017 at 12:56 PM - Experienced the same a few weeks ago - The driver of the other car was busy with text message on his mobile ... really the feeling of: the second before death - What are they thinking with ? - A great poem - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Jan Allison August 2, 2017 at 5:31 AM They should prosecute more often for people caught using a mobile when driving - there is absolutely no need:-( hugs jan xx

Agnes Krampe August 1, 2017 at 10:06 AM Oh my - I'm glad you're OK! Jan Allison August 2, 2017 at 5:33 AM I'm fine Agnes and I got a poem out of the experience and know where there are masses of bilberries for me to pick:-) hugs jan xx

Edward Mccall August 1, 2017 at 9:42 AM I have had that happen one too many times. I'm just happy no one was hurt. As for the beginning of the poem beautiful imagery and then nearly soiled trousers. I hope the day is much better for you and your hubby. Jan Allison August 2, 2017 at 5:34 AM The first part of the journey was idyllic then this silly old biddy ... well i will say no more... but i know where they live and will be mindful if we see the car!:-) hugs jan xx

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart August 1, 2017 at 8:57 AM Thank goodness you're all alright! Having spent many years on the road in a professional capacity (bike not car) I can say there's a massive spot of blind out there! Love your writes Jan, stay safe and write on... Rubber Side down ;) xomo! Jan Allison August 2, 2017 at 5:36 AM Oh gosh Maureen you are so brave riding a bike as bike versus car is not a good experience:-( stay safe:-) hugs jan xx

Joanna Daniel August 1, 2017 at 8:50 AM So many distracted minds out driving endanger our lives, lively descriptions, Jan:) Jan Allison August 2, 2017 at 5:36 AM Thanks Jo:-) hugs jan xx

Tim Smith August 1, 2017 at 8:20 AM Happens all too often. Reaction times can diminish with age Jan. Glad you were unscathed. Jan Allison August 2, 2017 at 5:38 AM I agree Tim and know from being out when my dad drove how bad it can be when old age slows down the reaction in the end we had to tell him to stop ... I refused to get in the car with him it was that bad:-( hugs jan xx

Lin Lane August 1, 2017 at 7:57 AM Close call, but good defensive driving. My compliments to your hubby, and to you for writing of your experience. I'd be tempted to leave a "NICE" note on her door, since you know where she lives. I'm glad you're both ok. Jan Allison August 2, 2017 at 5:39 AM I will just be careful if I see her white car again or see her out walking with a guide dog as she sure needs one:-( hugs jan xx

Russell Sivey August 1, 2017 at 7:40 AM So sorry you had an almost accident my friend! That would have been a real bummer if she had hit you! They are out there, driving like maniacs, with a cell phone stuck to their ears, just blabbing away unaware of the road in front or behind them! What a fabulous write to describe this mornings events! You have enlightened me yet again by your clever words! What a lovely and exceptional piece, Great Work!! Jan Allison August 2, 2017 at 5:41 AM It was a lovely morning Russell and at least I got a poem out of it. I don't know what made her shoot out of the driveway but she really didn't have a clue we were there and my hubbies car is a 4 x 4 not a small beastie by any stretch of the imagination!:-) hugs jan xx