THEORY INFRACTION

Don't try this.

 

 

  

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;

the world, it seems, 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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