NaPoWriMo: Day # 3
- Charm
Sunny Florida
Here we are!
Magic Kingdom and Epcot Center
It can't be better
It is going to be fun
An enjoyable one!
Note: Today Elizabeth wants a rhyming charm. Hank
created a simple one above together with a Free Verse below
Sunny Florida and it was all enthusiasm
Way back many years ago
Hank was driving the rented car
Hank’s loving wife Shadah sitting in front
Our King’s pair, Adura and Hafidz
Sitting at the back
Nothing could stop the excitement
They had charmingly got both their
parents ( Hank and
Mrs) to
head southwards
They were charmingly
happy!
We had lodged at Kissimmee upon
arrival the evening before
That morning we were headed
towards Disney World barely a few
kilometers away
hooray!
hooray!
Then it happened!
The car behind was having its lights on
not flashing but
on
it seemed odd
When it got nearer the passenger
on the right flashed out a card
It was a signal for Hank to stop
It was a Police Car!
I was not speeding
never breached 55 mph
I had followed
faithfully
the traffic signs
What could be wrong?
An Officer came to the side
Hank unwound the car windows
He started writing for what looked
like a ticket
Then looking stern but with a tinge
of a smile he asked
A rental car?
Yes
This is a ticket!
Why officer?
No not for you. It’s for the rental
Company. They would have to fix
up the tail lights. The signal was
not flashing when you were taking
the turn just now!
Thanks officer
Phew! What a relief!
And the officer was
charmingly polite!
For Elizabeth's hosting at NaPoWriMo and
Mary's at Poets United's Poetry Pantry
For Elizabeth's hosting at NaPoWriMo and
Mary's at Poets United's Poetry Pantry
whew...that will get your heart beating...hahaha
ReplyDeletethat sinking feeling when the lights come on....
hope you enjoyed florida...i lived about an hour
from there when i was in florida....
Oh yes we did, Brian! We covered Magic Kingdom, Epcot Center,Circus World (now defunct) Busch Gardens (Tampa) and some few others. Adults enjoyed more apparently!
DeleteHank
haha oh that would suck indeed. But then a sigh of relief sure comes due.
ReplyDeleteA great time seemed to be had by all
ReplyDeleteA charming police officer... that'll be the day.
ReplyDeleteHa.. I have been stopped twice.. But got by with a warning both times. A swede can't really drive after all ;-)
ReplyDeletePhew!
ReplyDeleteGlad you are not writing poems from jail Hank:)
ReplyDeleteNice charm at the beginning, it sounds like a mantra to me. Amusing and sweet story about the charming police officer.
ReplyDeleteEnough to make you sit up and take notice of the strictness over there.
ReplyDeleteI bet you needed a strong coffee after that.
What a story, Hank! How frightening to have a police officer stop you, especially in a different country. Glad it was nothing YOU did. And, on top of that, the experience provided you with a good poem!! I am sure you enjoyed your time at Disney World!
ReplyDeleteThank Goodness, the fine was meant for the Rental company. Smiles...Disney world--Wow!!....this is one place I want to visit...sometime, I 'll be there, Hank. Amen.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful tale...enjoyed it.
You recount your adventure with such enthusiasm, Hank. Makes me think of my own visit to Epcot centre a lifetime ago.
ReplyDeletequite an adventure ... however all's well that ends well....enjoyable lines Hank.. :)
ReplyDeleteO, Hank! So charmingly nice poems - short and free verse. Was worried a little , when the light followed you...whew..hope you enjoyed the vacation!
ReplyDelete:-) cute, witty, and charming!
ReplyDeleteZQ
That is a relief! Glad you had a great vacation Hank!
ReplyDeletelovely memories!
ReplyDeleteLovely twist. My, it must have been such a relief to Hank to know that the ticket was not for him.
ReplyDeleteOh thank heavens! I was worried from the minute the car started flashing lights......luckily, not carjackers or gangsters, but a polite policeman! It must have been such a wonderful trip - such great memories.......
ReplyDeleteThis is sweet with memories!
ReplyDeleteYou must've been relieved! ;)
ReplyDeleteCharming, and then some. May this be your worst police encounter ever.
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