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Driving You Crazy
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Driving You Crazy |
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Corinne Member Ascendant
since 1999-10-28
Posts 5167state of confusion 
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Driving You Crazy Will I still drive when I’m ninety-five? Head hidden behind the wheel, Safe inside my cream puff caddy Surrounded by a ton of steel. With glasses down around my nose Support hose bagging at the knees, My tennis shoes pushed to the pedal Inching the speed up by degrees. Waving to kids to get out of the way Can’t stop this boat on a dime, My reactions ain’t what they used to be And they get slower all the time! But the gals at the club are waiting Must push the speed to twenty-five With a prayer to above and some luck I might even get there alive! And if I park in two spaces Well, cut this old gal some slack Cause I could go at anytime But I might also just come back! © 2000 Corinne Bailey |
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Paula Finn Member Ascendant
since 2000-06-17
Posts 5546missouri |
hehehehe whoa now girl dont go so fast...the gals at the club will still be there...after all how fast can they possible go? |
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Sudhir Iyer Member Ascendant
since 2000-04-26
Posts 6943Mumbai, India : now in Belgium |
He He Corinne, I can imagine you driving recklessly down an empty street at a very high speed of 20 - 25 kmph and still gritting your teeth, lips shivering in a perpetual praying mode... but what the heck, I don't even have a car to drive, I walk at a brisk 2 kmph maybe...  btw, nice poem... regards, Sudhir |
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doreen peri Member Elite
since 1999-05-25
Posts 3812Virginia |
ROFL!!! Love it! Love it! Love it!  |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
This has been so full of chukles for me and I had flash backs to your little test drive in the humvee.....thank heavens you settled on the cadilac.....now check those mirrors before you park and don't forget : Red is for stop Green is for go Yellow means floor it as you are moving to slow.LOL |
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LngJhnAg Member Elite
since 1999-07-23
Posts 3508Boot+Kitty=Poetry in motion |
Yes. I can see our Corinne as she idles down the street, Both hands firmly on the wheel, smiling sickly sweet. Too careful to take any chances lest she make mistakes, Driving without the gas, but with constant brakes. Peering through the steering wheel at the dotted line, Straddling it just perfect as she takes her time. Turning left from the right lane as she turns into the drive, Oh. Did I mention that sweet Corinne is only 35? *innocent eyes* Loved your poem, Corinne - you have some of the neatest topics! |
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Sunnyone Member Ascendant
since 2000-07-06
Posts 5334Staffordshire, England |
Corinne.... Look out!!! I'll be behind you, trying to pass!!! This is fantastic writing, with a humorous touch.... I want more!!!!! I have but one goal in life......... To make you smile! ~~ Sunny ~~ |
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Parker Member Elite
since 2000-01-06
Posts 3129ON |
Corinne, whats that old saying..... If you don't like how she drives get off the damn sidewalk...  Park [This message has been edited by Haleyja (edited 08-08-2000).] |
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Corinne Member Ascendant
since 1999-10-28
Posts 5167state of confusion |
Hey Paula, you're right, ya know? Those old gals can't go any faster than me! Sudhir, sometimes I wish I didn't drive - too many old ladies out there causin' havoc! Thanks, Doreen! Mark - you've got a great memory! Well, the Hummer was too high for the old gal to climb aboard, ya know? LongJohn, you crack me up! And hey, how did you know I drive like that now! At least you were kind enough not to say I had GAS! Thanks, Sunny, now go on, go ahead and pass (if you dare) Muhahahaha! Park, put her in park (ahem)! Corinne |
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