When flashing red lights engulfed my rear view,
I actually cussed, which I rarely will do.
Hastened to consider my excuse rather quick,
I needed a story to make this not stick.
“Good morning officer” in an innocent way.
He asked was I, “In a big hurry today?”
I rambled some nonsense on writing a book.
But, I saw that familiar raised-eyebrow look.
That’s when these words just began spilling out.
I said, “I’ve a theory, here’s what it’s about;
It seems the whole world can be slowed down by one
inconsiderate person simply driving for fun.
If they caused a doctor a ten-minute delay,
then ten with appointments become late that day.
Those ten might then pass on ten minutes each,
to ten other people whom they were to reach.
A hundred now affected by one driver’s hands.
Are you starting to see how this theory expands?
So, I thought to myself, if this theory were true,
then I should speed up, as a courtesy to you.
I was merely attempting to do something great,
enabling those following me not to be late.”
With a stoic reply he exclaimed, “That makes sense.
I completely understood your logical defense.”
Smiling I asked, “Does that mean a warning?”
He said, “Not after what you’ve taught me this morning.
The reason is simple, my shift ends at four.
My wife will have a honey-do list on the door.
If I could delay her ten minutes I’d enjoy
a cold beer relaxing in my new lazy-boy.
According to your theory, that’s easy to do,
just slow someone down; I’m starting with you!”
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A contest entry
- What's Your Excuse??? by Jeremy0826.
1800 points, ended December 24, 2008, 7 entries
Silver trophy winner
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600 points, ended December 20, 2008, 36 entries
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527 points, ended December 29, 2008, 81 entries
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575 points, ended January 3, 53 entries
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600 points, ended January 5, 14 entries
Honorable mention
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest - {#189} funny picture prompt by daviscth.
600 points, ended January 23, 5 entries
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest - silver I by Salty Hibiscus.
450 points, ended February 6, 86 entries
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650 points, ended February 10, 30 entries
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest - JUST MAKE ME LAUGH, ALREADY blah...blah...blah... PW Welcome by echo-ink.
550 points, ended February 11, 53 entries
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest - In Honor Of My 50th Gold Trophy On AP by BluesMan.
3000 points, ended February 27, 40 entries
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
What did you think
Comments
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This is just too funny. The rhyme and flow was perfect. Thank you for entering my contest
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me likey, hehehe
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lol.....good one .....really nice...love the theory!
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Funny
The cop wouldnt buy it huh.Well I guess he did and started with you.
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ahaha. great one. very expensive poem you penned. thanks for sharing and good luck.
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This is a wonderful poem and I'm delighted you posted it in my contest. I really liked the ending lines.
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hey Cathy
thanks, this was a fun one to write - kevin
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omg
this is excellent, love your reasoning of speeding it up! the logic is so funny, and danged the cops did not admit it was reasonable to do!
thank you for this entry
good luck
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haha this is great, it flows well, is well written and amusing
thanks for entering and good luck
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LOL...This is hilarious. Of course, I don't think I'd ever try it myself though. I'd blotch it and be in court forking over the dough. The Officer'd be in tears for sure; he'd have dinner with his wife after walking in his door. And a story to tell her that she'd laugh about too; a guy was caught speeding with excuses pasted to his lips like glue. hahaha. Good a.m. laughter here. Thank you for it. I love this kind of easy-going humor. Good luck in the contest too.
AsIThink...
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thanks
asIthought you might enjoy this... thanks for your enthusiastic response - Kevin
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Thank you for entering my contest. This was a very entertaining poem and I love the twist at the end.
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thanks
though I wasn't very excited about the twist at the end... $150 you know? oh well, thanks for your response. I appreciate it. - Kevin
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haha i love this! you totally just made me laugh. i loved the phyme and the story as a whole. thank you so much for entering my contest and best of luck!
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thanks
what a great compliment for a writer, to actually make someone laugh... how cool is that? as an accountant, I don';t think I ever got that accomplished... haha - Kevin
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HAHA nice!!! I like the story, you made me laugh and think. well said! Best of luck in the contest. Keep on writing, ~TC
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and that's the goal
to make people think... thanks for letting me know I'm on the right track (even if I am going to fast) - lol - Kevin
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Wow...
That is really clever and entertaining
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thanks
that is a great compliment for a writer to get - Kevin
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Clever!
Very logical and real ... I just loved it.
God be with you my friend.
~ James ~
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This little poem is glorious and the theory you expound is so sound.
Its a pity it didn't work on the officer one iota
But how were you to know he hadn't filled his quota.
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lol
yeah, I've had some people say they liked the ending... to which I say, thanks,... thanks a lot. ($150 worth) - Kevin
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I love happy endings- especially when they come with suds! Fun write, Kevin ~
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happy?
oh... I see... I get a ticket, and that makes you happy... I see how you are. - lol seriously, thanks for your kind words... I appreciate them - Kevin
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LOL! I love the storyline and rhyme
in this one. Wonderful work with this prompt.
Thank you so much for entering here and good
luck to you in my contest!
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thanks
I am honored that you reviewed this. Thanks for the contest... I look forward to reading more of your work - Kevin
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this one is great!! it's hilarious and it flows so nicely. good job!
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thanks
it was a fun one to write. - Kevin
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Laugh out loud...this is great, very funny !!!
All the best in the contest.... thanks for the laugh.
Great rhyme and flow...excellent.
Great pic too !!!!
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thanks
this was fun to write, I didn't know how it was going to end, until ... the rhyme dictated the ending. I appreciate all of your reviews - Kevin
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