impact (early years poem)

by CJ Maleney   Sep 6, 2017


An every day journey
With nothing special planned
The only way things differ
Is it's a different land

We travelled uneventfully
Just taking in the sights
Who would have guessed what was to come
On a bend off to the right

The wagon was the first thing seen
The car was by its side
I started stamping on the brakes
But still we did collide

The impact then the rising
Upon my drivers side
I never have in many years
Feared so for my life

I was the first to reach the car
Of alcohol it stunk
This never would have happened
If the driver wasn't drunk

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  • 7 years ago

    by Meena Krish

    So many times things like this happen yet
    there are some who still never learn...good job
    with the rhymes and its good to know that you
    were safe...take care

    • 7 years ago

      by CJ Maleney

      Thanks Meena I'm indestructible lol

      X

  • 7 years ago

    by Brenda

    Craig, well written, nicely rhymed. It's unfortunate that it had to happen in the first place. Thankfully you weren't seriously hurt.

    • 7 years ago

      by CJ Maleney

      Thanks Bren. Yeah but everything turned out ok. Well not for the army who will have had to buy a new truck.

  • 7 years ago

    by Michael

    Wow! fella a powerful piece of sadness, written in a wonderful story-like way of rhyme..
    Hats off!

    Michael :)

    • 7 years ago

      by CJ Maleney

      Thanks dude but it's not something that made or makes me sad, it's just something that happened.

      Regards

      Craig

  • 7 years ago

    by mossgirl19

    You have told another life story well here, Craig... greatly rhymed as always. Thank God you came out with only a banged knee!

    • 7 years ago

      by CJ Maleney

      Thank you Mel

      Long long time ago x

  • 7 years ago

    by Kitty Cat Lady

    Crikey! That's a proper 'life flashing in front of your eyes' moment!
    Great write x
    =^.^=

    • 7 years ago

      by CJ Maleney

      It was nearly a new underpants moment lol

      X

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