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Open Poetry #13

Stuck in traffic

Master
Senior Member

since 1999-08-18

Posts 1867
Boston, MA

0 posted 2001-05-16 12:22 PM

Cursing at life because I’m stuck in traffic,
on fifth avenue...
It’s not as if there’s a tragic accident,
involving an overturned truck,
that is causing this havoc—
This traffic is hectic,
and I’m not having it!
Everyday this is happening
and it drives me frantic,
and now, I’m actually panting
like an exhaust pipe passionately...
constantly, breathing out gasoline...
practically, passing out,--
this is exhausting...
The pedestrians are passing me
They’re laughing and harassing me,
mocking me.
Oh, this is f...ing fantastic!
Honk, if you hate the traffic
on fifth avenue!!!

[This message has been edited by Master (edited 05-16-2001).]

Panne447
Member

since 2001-04-03

Posts 196
S.A. TX

1 posted 2001-05-16 12:34 PM

Well, I certainly understand this one. The sudden parking lot on freeways and streets used to give me the same anxiety and anger - now, I love it... I keep my pad and pen on the passengers seat and write down ideas for future pieces and when luck I can even get a whole first draft done while waiting for the next foot of traffic to pass. This has helped my heart and blood pressure tremendously. Give it a try - you might find it good therapy, a good use of time and an occasional good poem. Panne

Lighthousebob
Member Elite

since 2000-06-14

Posts 4725
California

2 posted 2001-05-16 12:46 PM

HONK! HONK!

VAS
Member Rara Avis

since 2000-11-16

Posts 7450
Oregon

3 posted 2001-05-16 12:52 PM

You certainly expressed your opinion. Agree with Panne, writing helps many woes.

JamesMichael
Member Empyrean

since 1999-11-16

Posts 33336
Kapolei, Hawaii, USA

4 posted 2001-05-16 06:05 PM

Sometimes I feel like life is a big parking lot...James

Sven

Member Laureate

since 1999-11-23

Posts 14937
East Lansing, MI USA

5 posted 2001-05-16 06:50 PM

Honk indeed Master. . .

superbly done. . . I've always been impressed how you can see the world. . . this is why. . .

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