Skip to content
Linespedia

Driving Lessons

By joyismine

Topics: Poetry Source: AllPoetry Original source

DRIVING LESSONS Giving driving lessons is a parental chore; But though I love my offspring I can take no more. First I took a valium, to calm my spastic nerves so I could remain unrattled as we surfed the big "S" curves. My feet are sore and swollen from bracing on the floor; my hands are locked in spasms from when I gripped the door; My teeth will now need capping where I've worn them down from biting, gritting, grinding as we covered ground. My manicure is ragged, where I've chewed my nails: I've taken Pepto Bismal should peristalsis fail. But I was quite delighted as we achieved a jerky rest; and my teen aged driver said I had passed the test. Joyce Guy Written December 16th, 2001 © on Dec 16 2001 09:07 AM PST   0 • 14

AI analysis available. Enable JavaScript to interact.

About this line

"DRIVING LESSONS..."

Attribution & Rights

Author:joyismine

Source:AllPoetry

"DRIVING LESSONS..." by joyismine

For usage rights, copyright concerns, or to report an issue with this content, please visit our Copyright & Report page.

Classified Tags

Related lines

"SECRET OF SUCCESSFUL DIETING Designers say lean is the look that is in; that your life is a failure if your body's not thin. Doctors say fat is bad for your health; but taking it off may cost all y..."

"ODE TO GEMFIBROZIL* My blood is mostly cholesterol, according to the Lab, and triglycerides, from eating fats, more than just a dab. My doctor, quite a helpful guy, said "We'll get it under contro..."

"The doctor said I was too fat; The weight would have to go. I said to him "Dear Doctor, There is something you should know. A second opinion is required to give me peace of mind; So I checked the y..."

"A mighty nation has arisen Built on sacrifices of the past, Made by earthly champions, From moral fiber cast; Founding principles set forth By God's embodied Word Comprised its constitution, At this ..."

"Tried I've been, and sore afflicted; Purged to set my spirit free from the worthless gold and glitter of a world still courting me. God must slay the soulish passion, for the world means naught to m..."

"I think it sort of funny, but also very sad, that it takes so very little to get some folks really mad. If they drive along beside you, and you look them in the eye, they take instant exception, and ..."

joyismine

About joyismine

Full Bibliography
Continue Reading

"SECRET OF SUCCESSFUL DIETING Designers say lean ..."

Weekly Poetic Insight

Join our literary Sanctuary

Get the most inspiring lines, poetic analysis, and secret shayaris delivered to your inbox every Sunday.