Monday, November 1, 2021

it flew past others

                                                                                         Author: Peachyeung316
Image: A Gleaming Danger (here)

it flew past others
careened at the corner

a few cars behind
jammed the brakes

surely some had cursed
‘he will be a statistics
only pray for him’

hopes of change 
in behavior bodes well

defensive driving
for peace-loving  citizens
is the right answer
(44 words)

Lillian's Quadrille at d'Verse
- to include the word 'careen'

13 comments:

  1. I guess he can't drive 55...Sammy Hagar looping in my head. Hopefully, there will be no crashes.

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  2. Those high speed drivers can kill you. Defensive driving is the key.

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  3. Ah....there are always some who push the limits!
    Good to see you here tonight.

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  4. Could see it happening, Hank, with curses and prayers flying, making defensive drivers all the more needful.
    pax,
    dora

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  5. Avoiding others on the journey helps to stay whole!

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  6. Defensive driving, definitely the solution

    Thanks for dropping by mh blog Hank

    Much💛love

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  7. Hi Hank — Nice work poet! Please come and visit me, share your likes and your truth! Would love to have you!

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  8. Hank ~ drivers like those are terrifying... like there aren't enough other ways we meat bags can die!

    -David [ben Alexander]

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  9. Aggressive drivers scare the daylights out of me! Nicely done Hank ☺️

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  10. Of course, it's the right answer. However, I would love to slip behind the wheel of that beauty. Zoooooom.

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  11. He'll learn. Besides, a fast car is a waste in town.

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  12. Better to be careful... alas there are those who believe that they are better drivers than they are.

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  13. It's better to be cautious while driving out there. Some people can be reckless when on the road.

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