In A World Of Her Own
By Jabo
@jaboUK (64354)
United Kingdom
November 2, 2016 10:37am CST
While tootling along in my car,
Wherever I go, near or far,
Folks shout and they wave
I must be their fave,
Or perhaps they think I'm a star?
But one thing I don't understand,
Why is it that on their raised hand
They've only one finger?
Oh well, I can't linger,
I'm picking up speed - ain't life grand?
Now someone just asked if I'm blind,
He seemed so concerned, oh how kind,
But It wasn't my fault
That he came to a halt,
It's just a small dent - he won't mind.
A very big truck makes me veer,
Loud horns, and a scream in my ear,
My friend who's with me
Is squealing with glee,
(She doesn't get out much, poor dear).
We've had a nice trip, it's been swell,
At driving I seem to excel,
As homeward we sail
My friend's looking pale,
I wonder what's made her unwell?
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60 responses
@Happy2BeMe (99380)
• Canada
2 Nov 16
lmao!! Oh I have driven with a few of those people and have encountered them in my journeys.
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@jaboUK (64354)
• United Kingdom
2 Nov 16
@Happy2BeMe Lol - they never think they are in the wrong, do they?
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@Happy2BeMe (99380)
• Canada
2 Nov 16
@jaboUK Not at all. They are completely oblivious abut what it going on around them.
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@lovinangelsinstead21 (36850)
• Pamplona, Spain
3 Nov 16
Only the other day we encountered right in front of us someone who came very close when he overtook everyone else two at a time. Heart in the mouth feeling and another time one pulled straight out and went straight across all those white lines and straight off to another Road about 25 yards in a u turn very dangerous and we were very quick to react too wow close encounters that no one likes to have.
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@LovingMyBabies (85285)
• Valdosta, Georgia
2 Nov 16
And now we know why I'm afraid to drive! Lol
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@jaboUK (64354)
• United Kingdom
2 Nov 16
@LovingMyBabies Lol - driving is not for everyone, especially the person I'm writing about here
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@cacay1 (84140)
• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines
3 Nov 16
@LovingMyBabies I and my nieces drive too fast hehehe. My sisters and brothers do not ride in the car afraid
of some sort,LOL.
of some sort,LOL.2 people like this
@crazyhorseladycx (39509)
• United States
2 Nov 16
sounds like the last time my great granny drove, lol. i doubted i'd make't to the age'f 17 'n she only drove 3 blocks :) jest adorable, ms. jabo!5 people like this
@crazyhorseladycx (39509)
• United States
3 Nov 16
@jaboUK i e'en called my sweet momma'n read this to her o'er the phone :) know what she said? "mercy! how'd she know yer great granny??"
big hugs 'n love comin' back at'cha from 'cross the pond!
big hugs 'n love comin' back at'cha from 'cross the pond!3 people like this
@MarshaMusselman (38869)
• Midland, Michigan
2 Nov 16
This one is great, Janet. It sounds like a new one to me. She's certainly oblivious to how others receive her driving expertise
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@jaboUK (64354)
• United Kingdom
2 Nov 16
@MarshaMusselman It's funny how they always think that they drive well, and everybody else drives badly.
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@Daljinder (23236)
• Bangalore, India
2 Nov 16
I also feel swell after a Limerick trip That was awesome! We don't have the one finger salute here but you might encounter very nice choice words.
That was awesome! We don't have the one finger salute here but you might encounter very nice choice words. 6 people like this
@jaboUK (64354)
• United Kingdom
2 Nov 16
@Daljinder Both the one finger and two fingers are given here, but I couldn't work them both into the rhyme
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@jaboUK (64354)
• United Kingdom
2 Nov 16
@Asylum Actually, you're not going to get too much of an argument from me - if I see any driving like this, I say to myself it must be a woman. However, my son says I'm the best woman driver he's come across because I drive like a man.
Sorry not to reply 'in kind', but I had to go out and now I've got to prepare dinner, so haven't had time to think up a rhyme. I do appreciate yours though
. However, my son says I'm the best woman driver he's come across because I drive like a man.
Sorry not to reply 'in kind', but I had to go out and now I've got to prepare dinner, so haven't had time to think up a rhyme. I do appreciate yours though2 people like this
@Daljinder (23236)
• Bangalore, India
2 Nov 16
@Asylum
We sure are curious to see the tale
That you just commenced on the rail
It might derail
What fun it would sail
Waiting for that female to send the mail
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@jaboUK (64354)
• United Kingdom
3 Nov 16
@celticeagle Thank you, I'm pleased you enjoyed my poem.
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@rebelann (113205)
• El Paso, Texas
2 Nov 16
that sounds like some of the dingbats I see when I'm on the road and there've been times that silly wave was pointed at me as well .... as they finally get past the guy in the other lane and sail past me.
I'm not a slow driver but I do stay within the limit and when the highway has 2 lanes for each side I will pass a slower vehicle but I don't speed up to do so since that other guy is going under the limit.3 people like this
@rebelann (113205)
• El Paso, Texas
2 Nov 16
I really wouldn't have figured you to be a dingbat @jaboUK and though I am a pretty good driver there are those in these parts that think we should all be going 80 miles per hour in areas that show we should only go 60 miles per hour, I set the cruise control at 63 or so and when needed I pass a slower vehicle ..... sometimes there's a fool behind me that wants to shove me outta the way though but I just stick to the 63 or 64 as I pass the guy doin 60.
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@silvermist (19702)
• India
2 Nov 16
@jaboUK " Tootling along" ," ain't life grand?".It is obvious it is not autobiographical. But such fun,all the way.
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@jaboUK (64354)
• United Kingdom
2 Nov 16
@silvermist That was what I was aiming for - a bit of fun. I'm glad that you think I succeeded, thanks.
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@RasmaSandra (82412)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
2 Nov 16
Absolutely delightful. Enjoyed this.
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@jaboUK (64354)
• United Kingdom
2 Nov 16
@RasmaSandra I'm happy that you liked this, thank you very much.
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@PainsOnSlate (21852)
• Canada
3 Nov 16
Ha ha ha ha ha ha...cool prose, loved it and been there done that...
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@silvermist (19702)
• India
2 Nov 16
@Daljinder " Dingbat" Fuzzy little heads." And anything to add?
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@MarymargII (12422)
• Toronto, Ontario
3 Nov 16
Ha! Couldn't have been your driving now could it? Love the poem! Very good!
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@jaboUK (64354)
• United Kingdom
3 Nov 16
@MarymargII 'Course not! Lol - thanks for liking the poem
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@jaboUK (64354)
• United Kingdom
4 Nov 16
@MarymargII Uh-uh - not coming driving with you then!
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@MarymargII (12422)
• Toronto, Ontario
4 Nov 16
@jaboUK I actually am not a great driver so enjoyed the poem as a personal reality--ha!
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@responsiveme (22926)
• India
3 Nov 16
This is so good , thanks for sharing on Mylot but its publishing material.....A book of funny rhymes.
If you take a trip by her side
Beware and woe betide
Chutzpah she's got
But a driver she's not,
It certainly won't be a joyride.2 people like this
@jaboUK (64354)
• United Kingdom
3 Nov 16
@responsiveme Lol - what a perfect response Arundhati! Loved your rhyme, and I'm pleased you like mine Thank you.
Thank you.1 person likes this
