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Parking Lot Cupid
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Parking Lot Cupid |
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MJ Member
since 2008-02-21
Posts 60 |
I exit the mall and gaze at the lot Hunting and searching for one little spot Where, oh where does my car reside, And who or what has parked beside? The wandering's over, now sadly I find My fellow shoppers have been most unkind They've parked so close, I'm now in despair Not even anorexics could squeeze in there! I curse them loudly although they can't hear - Are you spatially challenged? Had too much beer? How in the world can I get in my ride And not leave a scratch on anyone's side? On the left is a Bronco with big, fat tires Hmmm...no, I can't - not without pliers To the right is a Lexus with paint so pretty To scratch it all up would be such a pity A-ha! An idea now comes to my mind Although it will make me look so unrefined I'll climb to the top of my car from the back And open the door just more than a crack My fingers just reach, and I start through the door But soon I am stuck and the gods I implore To get my rear end out of sight from the crowd So I can sit upright, once again proud I wriggle and swear 'til I'm finally free, Point myself northward and put in my key The crowd then disperses with many a joke As I open my window and light up a smoke The Bronco owner has watched the whole scene Not seeming to care that I've ruptured my spleen I give him a look of disdain through the glass Hoping he'll see that I think he's an ass But he winks at me boldly with a devilish grin Oh man, what a smile - my head starts to spin I stop backing out, long looks are exchanged Say yes to a date? I must be deranged! I now know for sure, truth is stranger than fiction A date would not ever have been my prediction Who would have dreamed that a man parking stupid Could put arrow in bow for the parking lot Cupid? -- (A little daydreaming, inspired by JamesMichael's "Car Parkers" in the Prose area) -- |
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TomMark Member Elite
since 2007-07-27
Posts 2133LA,CA |
fun to read. That is why car nowadays has top door--the sun-roof door.  I occupy two spaces to avoid the trouble  |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Ha...ha...this is fine writing...as a last resort I suppose we could go through the trunk, as my rear seats can fold down from the trunk area...still I thought that the ability to park was a prerequisite to being able to get a drivers license...and if they're a poor parker, what kind of driver are they...James |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
This is a cute poem. Enjoyed. Ida |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Very cute! Smiling at your acrobatics and the cupid's smart action!! Every day problem for me as you have read ... no sight of cupid's arrow though! love Margherita |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
My word! I kept chastizing myself for laughing at your discombobulating circumstances! Then I read your addendum, and was able to let out an unrestrained guffaw and a half! A great write! You really had me going! lol Loves 'n laughs, EA  |
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Toerag Member Ascendant
since 1999-07-29
Posts 5622Ala bam a |
This is a great little 'ditty'...well done and humorous.... |
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Alison 
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
MJ I love this and am laughing. Thank you. Alison |
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