Parallel Parking
talking myself through it15 total reviews
Comment from Flossie1
Once again, I love the voice you have in your work. In this, not only is it likeable, it is really relatable. Parallel parking was very common in England, I can probably count on my hands the number of times I've had to do it here -and quickly discovered that I'm not as hot at it as I remembered!
reply by the author on 15-Apr-2017
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Once again, I love the voice you have in your work. In this, not only is it likeable, it is really relatable. Parallel parking was very common in England, I can probably count on my hands the number of times I've had to do it here -and quickly discovered that I'm not as hot at it as I remembered!
Comment Written 15-Apr-2017
reply by the author on 15-Apr-2017
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feeling is mutual! Love your voice, too.
By the way, how do you like Chicago? And are you there for good?
Katharine - pome lover
Comment from Sandra du Plessis
A very well-written poem about the dreaded parallel parking trick. It is one of the requirements to obtain a driving licence. After we got our licence we avoid doing this manouver as far as we could.
reply by the author on 15-Apr-2017
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A very well-written poem about the dreaded parallel parking trick. It is one of the requirements to obtain a driving licence. After we got our licence we avoid doing this manouver as far as we could.
Comment Written 15-Apr-2017
reply by the author on 15-Apr-2017
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thank you. It was all in fun. there are a couple of places I go fairly often where the only places to park are parallel, so I'm not quite as bad as my poem.
Comment from Marvin Calloway
I can't accept the premise that anyone could have trouble pulling in to a parking space. Pulling in should not be this difficult.
I still don't understand "light in side mirror."
How do you "Back up, pull out a little to try again?"
Sorry. It is a little better but, I give up.
Bill
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reply by the author on 14-Apr-2017
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I can't accept the premise that anyone could have trouble pulling in to a parking space. Pulling in should not be this difficult.
I still don't understand "light in side mirror."
How do you "Back up, pull out a little to try again?"
Sorry. It is a little better but, I give up.
Bill
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Comment Written 14-Apr-2017
reply by the author on 14-Apr-2017
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well, Bill, first of all, it was just in fun.. I can parallel park, but here are explanations, when the flashing lights went off in my side mirrors - as I said - new car new gadget - means you're too close to something on either side of you - , so "I" backed up -outside the car I'm tryig to get in front of and pulled a little to left then turned in again. does that clear it up?
also, when two cars don't leave much room for you to get between, It "ain't" that easy.
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
This made me laugh and reminds me of my attempts at parking! I'm back forth and sideways and almost hit the curb! What a great write, a great free verse, love Dollyx
reply by the author on 14-Apr-2017
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This made me laugh and reminds me of my attempts at parking! I'm back forth and sideways and almost hit the curb! What a great write, a great free verse, love Dollyx
Comment Written 14-Apr-2017
reply by the author on 14-Apr-2017
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thanks very much.
"A miss is as good as a mile."
Comment from emptypage
Too funny. I love that all efforts were thwarted in the end, just as you "had it."
I cannot, will not, parallel park. I knew how once. Why bother? Just stay away from most metropolitan areas forever and ever....
You have a good sense of humor.
reply by the author on 14-Apr-2017
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Too funny. I love that all efforts were thwarted in the end, just as you "had it."
I cannot, will not, parallel park. I knew how once. Why bother? Just stay away from most metropolitan areas forever and ever....
You have a good sense of humor.
Comment Written 14-Apr-2017
reply by the author on 14-Apr-2017
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thanks! some places that's all that's available, so...
the funny side of life is a lifesaver foe me.
Comment from Thomas Bowling
If you think that is bad you should have seen me when I got my 68 Mustang convertible back from the restorer. It took a year to restore it and whenever I ventured out in it I would park as far from the store as possible so it would be alone and not get scratched. When I would return it was always surrounded by cars. Everyone wanted to look at it.
reply by the author on 14-Apr-2017
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If you think that is bad you should have seen me when I got my 68 Mustang convertible back from the restorer. It took a year to restore it and whenever I ventured out in it I would park as far from the store as possible so it would be alone and not get scratched. When I would return it was always surrounded by cars. Everyone wanted to look at it.
Comment Written 14-Apr-2017
reply by the author on 14-Apr-2017
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I bet.
Comment from wondertwin
Great write on parallel parking with the perfect pict to accompany your words! I'm pretty sure you got a laugh out of everybody who read your poem! Blessings, AmyJo
reply by the author on 14-Apr-2017
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Great write on parallel parking with the perfect pict to accompany your words! I'm pretty sure you got a laugh out of everybody who read your poem! Blessings, AmyJo
Comment Written 14-Apr-2017
reply by the author on 14-Apr-2017
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thank you, and I hope so.
Comment from kahpot
Wonderful a great read and many could relate I am sure nice car in the artwork very well done thank you for sharing and good luck in your competition****kahpot
reply by the author on 14-Apr-2017
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Wonderful a great read and many could relate I am sure nice car in the artwork very well done thank you for sharing and good luck in your competition****kahpot
Comment Written 14-Apr-2017
reply by the author on 14-Apr-2017
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thank you!
Comment from kathleenspalding
LOL! I know the feeling! Best thing about parallel parking a pick up truck - screw the curb. Drive over it, LOL! Seriously, though, well written piece does a good job meeting the prompt. I don't see anything that needs to be corrected.
reply by the author on 14-Apr-2017
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LOL! I know the feeling! Best thing about parallel parking a pick up truck - screw the curb. Drive over it, LOL! Seriously, though, well written piece does a good job meeting the prompt. I don't see anything that needs to be corrected.
Comment Written 14-Apr-2017
reply by the author on 14-Apr-2017
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thanks for your thorough review!
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You're welcome
Comment from marybell1
I just loved your poem. It reminds me when I had the same problem - I got so frustrated I let a complete stranger get in and park my car for me. That was many years ago and I would not be game to do that today. I am not so trusting.
Best of luck with your poem.
Marybell1.
reply by the author on 13-Apr-2017
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I just loved your poem. It reminds me when I had the same problem - I got so frustrated I let a complete stranger get in and park my car for me. That was many years ago and I would not be game to do that today. I am not so trusting.
Best of luck with your poem.
Marybell1.
Comment Written 13-Apr-2017
reply by the author on 13-Apr-2017
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that' s funny! I can just see him/her driving off in your car! Glad that didn't happen. Thanks for your kind words.
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You are most welcome.
Marybell1.
