Learning to Drive
Learning to drive is scary.
The harsh hum of the engine when
you put your foot on the engine.
The clutch has to go all the way
down, now lift your foot slow-
Wait!
You stalled the car.
try again.
Clutch all the way
down, you roll
slowly lift your
foot, down on the right pedal
first gear
You’re off.
Speed up a little
aim for second gear
you’re going faster now and your
heart rate picks up
second gear.
You’re only in a parking lot,
you’re okay now,
turn, up the hill now
third gear.
Stop sign slow
down and back to
first gear.
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Love how the poem is told through dialogue. It really fits the narrative!