Who Were We Kidding

(Girls on holiday)

all those holidays ago

when we hired a convertible

to get us round the island

red it was, red for danger

strangers were we to etiquette

on foreign roads

so when we approached

crossroads our ignorance showed

splendidly in primary colour

as the local men tooted

and honked horns noisily

we just tooted back tenfold

not realising it was their way

of saying, we got here first

deploy your brakes don't be dumb

Reviews

[moog-drika]

The last part cracked me up haha. These little little silly yet funny incidents are like treasure to enjoy life. It feels like I visualized a hilarious movie scene while reading the piece. I can predict the later part where the girls are looking at each other and laughing at the situation.

[Chris Shaw]

Dear moog-drika, we did do a great deal of laughing on that holiday. A snapshot in time. Pleased you enjoyed the read.

Chris

[LJ]

Like a little video, your careful choice of words paint a picture for readers, who then become viewers of this 'slice of life.' It's good, and you got the newbies and the locals down in the beeping of car horns. Nice job.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you LJ for your visit and sharing your thoughts.

Chris

[Just Kim]

this is a cute, funny poem. enjoyed reading this

[Chris Shaw]

Many thanks Kymberleigh. Happy memories. I appreciate you reading and responding.

Chris

[Just Kim]

not a problem

[emmajoy]

That must have been an adventure never forgotten.. well, seems it is.. and wonderfully written, Chris, cos what happened is so clear, so much fun.. giggle time personified. And, as happens, over time the French make sure that Brits realise the former don't believe in rules anyway: beep, toot and all that! Smiled start to finish, Chris.. :)

' .. our ignorance showed - splendidly in primary colour - as the local men tooted - and honked horns .. '

[Chris Shaw]

Giggle time personified. I like that Em. This little memory certainly puts a smile on my face and reminds me of much younger days and enthusiasm for life.

Chris

[emmajoy]

The only worthwhile tsunami is a giggle one!

By the way, how many words can you think of that rhyme with giggle, Chris!? :)

[Chris Shaw]

Ha, well wiggle and wriggle are two :))

[John the Baptist]

Some semblance here to Barleygirl's latest, but minus the dope. I too can remember what it was like being young with friends on the open road. Wherever you are, it doesn't pay to offend the locals.

[Chris Shaw]

Never did the dope John. Sure had fun though without it. Thank you for visiting my snapshot in nostalgia.

Chris

[Sami Khalil]

Hahaha! I would have liked to see that sight of fun and frolicking. The sense of time off for holiday, the freedom of youth, the reaction of the locals who like things slow and easy. Nothing like a good write like this one to cherish some memories.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you for visiting my bit of youthful holiday nostalgia Sami. It certainly puts a smile on my face when I take a trip down memory lane.

Chris

[Sami Khalil]

You are welcome. It sure does ...

[Lox]

Haha, we all got that sense of adventure that we get carried away sometimes.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Lox. Yes an adventure for us it was. So much fun. Many thanks for reading and leaving your thoughts. Appreciated.

Chris

[¿]

😆 I have damaged few view mirrors of parked cars while rushing to school and tuitions. I used to hear the owner yelling but I ran like an Olympic champion😅 this is a very delightful piece Chris, one have to giggle even for a sec after reading this.

[Chris Shaw]

Good to have a giggle Tahsin. Many thanks for calling on my poem about youthful high jinx. A long time ago but remembered fondly.

Chris

[jacob erin-cilberto]

ah to be young and dumb again...not to know better...but be naive and innocent.
Once we learn, it's never the same.
reminds me of some reckless things i did in my youth.
I really like this. I love nostalgia.
j.

[Chris Shaw]

Makes me smile every time I recall it Jacob. We had such fun though. A great girls holiday. Learned a bit since then. Yes the driving could have been much better.

Chris

[Samuel Dickens]

I think someone has been living close to the edge, thumbing her nose at danger. Oh, I was never like that. I swear. Really.

[Chris Shaw]

Many moons ago. Girls having fun. I wouldn't be that bold now Sam. Many thanks for your visit.

Chris

[Dee Oddbins]

I really enjoyed this , Chris, it is not easy to distinguish between the signals for hot chicks in cars and driving badly lol,

[Chris Shaw]

Thanks Dee. Pleased this little snapshot in time brought you a smile.

Chris