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Compartment 114
Compartment 114
On the side of the road.

On the side of the road.

A Poem by Ron Braley
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Just a thought about how "society" has made people scared to stop and help.

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Broken down at the side of the road,

cell phone not working, I’m about to explode!

 

Just knowing as people pass by,

shaking their heads, saying “my, oh my!”

 

While I dream of going fishing,

and constantly wishing.

 

That one good Samaritan,

would stop and see if they can,

 

Help me in some way,

or to make my day!

 

The longer I wait in the ditch,

just knowing there are people who which,

 

Will continue to drive,

while I just hope to survive,

 

To get home in a hurry,

so that my family won’t worry!

 

It’s silly to think this I know,

but as my thoughts wander to and fro,

 

While they sit at home and watch TV,

If they will even miss me!

 

Oh well, I guess,

T’was me that got in this mess,

 

By texting a friend,

while going around a bend.

My phone in one hand,

 I listen to a new band,

 

With the radio up loud,

singing along, so proud,

 

In a hurry to get to my house,

to be with my spouse.


Then out of the blue,

I hear, “can I help you?”

 

When I open my eyes,

I see these 3 wise guys!

 

My wife and my kids,

going, “wow, look what you did!”

 

Even though I’ll be home late tonight,

Cause of love, I’ll be alright!









 

© 2011 Ron Braley


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Ron Braley
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So you a cellphone hero, well written anyway
have to admit to passing on my way to a fishing match.

Posted 12 Years Ago



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Added on June 10, 2011
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