A situation some mums might connect with.

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With a long trip looming nigh

And kids in holiday mood,

I know that I’ll be landed

With the driver being rude.

**

He doesn’t like long journeys

And soon begins to moan,

About stupid motorists on the road

Who’d be better off at home.

**

And as we reach the motorway

There comes the job I hate.

As always it is I who is

The one to navigate.

**

I open out the brand new map

All neatly folded down,

And I’m expected in no time

To find specific town.

**

Not easy when with face quite red

He yells out “Quick! Which way?”

As with the exit right ahead

There’s no time to delay.

**

I shout “Follow that white van!”

My patience at an end.

This man of mine has without doubt

Sent me around the bend.

**

I think that if he screams once more

And doesn’t show remorse,

That when we get back home again

I’ll file for a divorce.

Christine Ramsay 15.4.10

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  • Frances Lawrence on Apr 15, 2010

    This stirs many memories for me! By him a sat nav, then he can blame that when he gets lost.

  • diamondpoet on Apr 15, 2010

    At least your husband will ask for help navigating, mines just wants to insist that he always know where he is going just because he is a truck driver, so when it took him 1 1/2 hours to find this hotel that did I brought him a real navigator and ever since then I can close my eyest and go to sleep and know that I’ll be there on time with worry. Funny post as usual.

  • Jenny Heart on Apr 15, 2010

    Well done friend!

  • Goodselfme on Apr 15, 2010

    Sounds like your man needs some relaxing tea. Good poem.

  • Atanacio on Apr 15, 2010

    I really liked this, I honestly did :) Cheers

  • petercurtis97 on Apr 15, 2010

    I feel for you and know what you are up against, it is not easy to live with. If he is at all approachable you could sit him down for a chat. If not give hin a sat nav and let him deal with it next time.

  • Jimmy Shilaho on Apr 15, 2010

    Another good entry Christine, keep it up.

  • Starpisces on Apr 15, 2010

    very well done, at first I read I don’t know the driver is Mr Ramsay till I read the end of the paragraph about the divorce threatening, ha ha.. I notice whenever any of your poems involving your hubby, is always cute and humorous.
    Enjoyed reading.

  • Karen Gross on Apr 15, 2010

    Very cute poem! We just have to keep remembering: God wants us to live in harmony with all men, especially the one you are married to!

  • cardy on Apr 15, 2010

    Loved the read a great share :-)

  • ken bultman on Apr 15, 2010

    Now, now. Simmer down. The pilot is always in command. He’s expected to bark sharp orders. lol.

  • CHAN LEE PENG on Apr 15, 2010

    I also observed that in every piece of yours you included your hubby. You are always a caring and sweet wife. From the pic, the journey seems to be bending!

    Great piece as usual! Clicked you “liked it”

  • yes me on Apr 15, 2010

    Another nice one Christine like someone said buy him a sat nav and a bag of jelly babies, if that don’t work make him an appointment for the dentist, when ask why tell him your gonna give him such a dunt it might loosen his teeth ha ha joshing of course. cheers

  • Sharif Ishnin on Apr 15, 2010

    You poems are hilarious and enjoyable to read. It does make life a joy if expressed in a positive way.:)

  • monica55 on Apr 15, 2010

    I see your point clearly Christine. The wives always do the navigation while the impatient husbands, at the wheel, do the screaming. Another creative piece.
    Monica.

  • ashan1614 on Apr 15, 2010

    I have to be the navigator as well – I don’t mind that so much, but I have another problem. The hubby thinks he has to pass everything moving (usually at upwards of 90 mph). He can’t seem to comprehend that there will be always be someone in front of him on the road and he can’t go ballistic when they won’t go 90 mph to get out of his way.

  • Lady Sunshine on Apr 15, 2010

    LOL. Cute Christine. I am sure all mothers can relate.

  • sloanie on Apr 15, 2010

    Marriage is a partnership of equals except when your driving!!
    Excellent article.

  • LoveDoctor on Apr 15, 2010

    I enjoyed this poem too. love the image. Men always think they are better drivers and don’t like asking for directions.

  • giftarist on Apr 15, 2010

    Enjoyed reading this. Excellent way of doing poetry.

  • Aaron Paul Hicks on Apr 15, 2010

    Haha im so much like that when im driving, we had a sat nav and could i heck use it, i start blaming all the other drivers if i get in a mood, great read Christine thankyou,
    best wishes aaron :)

  • Ruby Hawk on Apr 15, 2010

    LOL, reminds me of my one and only. I too am the navigator and it is an aggravating job.

  • Tina Cassello on Apr 15, 2010

    As a non-driver with no spouse to be driving me around, I can’t say I relate to the incident you described but I found it very amusing non the less. I would not like getting yelled at either, but you have a really forgiving nature and your marriage sounds like it works really well because you obviously both love each other and can put up with each other’s minor faults and not turn them into major arguments.

  • VTech on Apr 15, 2010

    good post.

  • chariz on Apr 15, 2010

    every journey needs a step to travel.

  • Geomorphosis on Apr 16, 2010

    Wonderful write. Thanks.

    Maxx

  • stryka66 on Apr 17, 2010

    Spot on, Christine !

  • revivor on Apr 17, 2010

    there’s a book that fits well with this:
    “Why men don’t listen and women can’t read maps!!”
    (he he)

  • Melody SJAL on Apr 17, 2010

    You truly drew a chuckle out of me with this post, Christine. Dramatic last line!

  • Christine Ramsay on Apr 17, 2010

    I do enjoy reading your comments. It seems that others feel like me. Thank you for your support as always.

    Christine

  • Phill Senters on Apr 17, 2010

    Great read Christine. That’s part of what makes getting home from a trip feel so good isn’t it? :)

  • johnnydod on Apr 17, 2010

    hahahaha good one Christine

  • Milton H Peebles III on Apr 17, 2010

    I’ve always had a knack for maps and finding my way so it is even more frustrating to me when I ride with someone like that.
    Take Care, DreamSweet and Let Your Heart Shine
    ~ milty

  • mark ramsay on Apr 17, 2010

    I remember all those arguments. We were in the back trying to keep the peace. A good poem.

  • Val Mills on Apr 17, 2010

    Wonderful – and what a picture to go with it!

  • PR Mace on Apr 17, 2010

    All, I have to say is my nickname is wrongway. Great poem.

  • deep blue on Apr 18, 2010

    Take it easy, Christine. Everybody gets traffic embarrassments once in a while. Lovely poem.

  • D. Hodge on Apr 18, 2010

    Wonderful post. I agree with most all comments! But Matt Devine surely has a great idea!!

  • Diane T. Foster on Apr 18, 2010

    This definitely lifted my mood and gave me a good chuckle! How many times have me and my husband lost our patience while I’m supposed to find if our turn off is the next one coming up, or if we have passed it miles ago! lol. Your poems often seem to speak directly about my own life. I guess its nice to know there are other real people out there. lol. :)

  • S A JOHNSON on Apr 18, 2010

    I and many people know exactly how you feel…

  • Kate Smedley on Apr 19, 2010

    Another wonderful and humorous poem Christine, I can totally identify with you on this… very witty as always.

  • T. S. Lewis on Apr 20, 2010

    Once again you bring every day life alive with wonderful poetry.

  • zoeyclark on Apr 20, 2010

    this one was really cool. loved the remorse-divorce part.
    I hate traffic, I hate to drive and I am not a mom. but hey, loved the piece.

  • T. S. GARP on Apr 23, 2010

    Wonderful poetry!

  • CA Johnson on Apr 23, 2010

    I loved it. Your poem reminded me of the road trips that I used to take with my parents.

  • Jacques Berkeley on Dec 6, 2011

    Excellent!

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