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Dale the Brave

My life flashed before my eyes as I sat in the driver’s seat I clung to the wheel for dear life my face was as white as a sheet Would this brave man named Dale live to tell the tale? Had he written out a will Drafted Out in great detail ? I was petrified you see But he had confidence in me His fantastic sense of humour Acted as a diffuser He calmly talked me through it With the patience of a saint How he coped I’ll never know As Michael Schumacher I ain’t! He had a scientific brain And as we drove he would explain Tell me random facts and stories As we ventured through welsh lanes Now I really can’t deny That one manoeuvre made me cry But with his tolerance and charm My frustration he did disarm When I finally passed my test His relief was well expressed He turned my life around Now freedom I have found Favourite Teacher or Professor contest Sponsored by Chantelle Anne Cooke 20th October 2019

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Eve Roper

Date: 11/1/2019 11:41:00 PM

Back with congratulations on your winning placement. Hugs Eve

Elaine Perrin
Date: 11/13/2019 5:17:00 AM

Thank you so much Eve :-) x

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 10/31/2019 2:00:00 PM

- A teacher who gave so much more ... congratulations on your great winning poem, Elaine :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Elaine Perrin
Date: 11/13/2019 5:17:00 AM

Thank you lovely :-) x

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 10/28/2019 8:47:00 AM

Hello Elaine Perrin, I am glad that you had a good teacher by your side. He taught you well. Have a nice day my friend.

Elaine Perrin
Date: 11/13/2019 4:53:00 AM

Hi Darlene Thank you for the visit :-) x

Gershon Wolf

Date: 10/27/2019 3:12:00 PM

Such a unique choice, Elaine -- a driving instructor, who REALLY made a difference in your life. If I had a vote in the contest, I'd vote for your poem. Nice! Warm wishes, Gershon

Elaine Perrin
Date: 11/13/2019 4:49:00 AM

Hi Gershon Thank you so much for your visit and your kind words :-) x

James Inman

Date: 10/26/2019 3:54:00 PM

A scary moment Elaine. My younger daughter will be getting her's soon.

Elaine Perrin
Date: 11/13/2019 4:40:00 AM

Yes indeed! Good luck to your daughter and thank you for your visit James :-) x

Freddie Robinson Jr.

Date: 10/25/2019 3:12:00 PM

Cool poem ... sweet inspirational story told, El. I smiled inside because I was a road tester for the MI Secy of State, and gave many people their first driver license. Oh, and yeah, I had some who had the steering wheel jitters. But, I prided myself on being Mr. Cool, so I never had a nervous moment. Like the person in your poem, I think it helped some overcome their anxiety. Excellent poem. Love and smiles and smiles of joy always.

Elaine Perrin
Date: 11/13/2019 4:37:00 AM

Hi Freddie Thank you for your visit. That’s lovely to hear! I’m sure you must have helped many people overcome their anxieties and that takes a special kind of person! Thanks so much for your lovely feedback :-) x

Panagiota Romios

Date: 10/21/2019 1:38:00 AM

Love this well penned one. My fingers are crossed that you win.)))) PE

Elaine Perrin
Date: 10/21/2019 1:46:00 AM

Thank you for your visit and lovely comment Panagiota :-) x

Damian Keady

Date: 10/20/2019 9:17:00 PM

Hi again.. hope we haven't got our wires crossed :-) ... It's me that is clumsy not you.. I can't write on a phone as I have 2 big thumbs and builders fingers... so need me laptop and even then need to rewrite again after the so many mistakes I make.. Best to you and yours... lBig ove DAMO X

Elaine Perrin
Date: 10/21/2019 1:45:00 AM

Lol, no wires crossed at all lovely :-) x

Bobby May

Date: 10/20/2019 5:05:00 PM

Congratulations having a license does give you freedom now all you have to do is win this contest, I will be waiting!!

Elaine Perrin
Date: 10/20/2019 6:21:00 PM

Lol thank you Bobby ;-)x

Brenda Chiri

Date: 10/20/2019 4:56:00 PM

Haha! Good going my friend! Brilliantly written and brought a huge smile to my face! Two for two and soon to be three with a win!;)

Elaine Perrin
Date: 10/20/2019 6:22:00 PM

Oh I’m so glad I made you smile lovely lady :-) x

Damian Keady

Date: 10/20/2019 4:54:00 PM

Go girl:-) so pleased for you Elaine. I hope Dale is alright though or was he just happy to get you out the car lol.! just teasing you. such a beautiful place on this earth. Well North Wales is for me but i have never visited the South. Love the north as spent time there around Barmouth and Snowdonia. Went back there to visit with my son a few years ago... and stilll love it.Although I may not write poetry here as clumsily using my phone I will still check in and catch up with all my friends.x

Elaine Perrin
Date: 10/20/2019 6:27:00 PM

Thanks DAMO, I write most things on my phone anyway. It’s just easier to whip it out and write when something pops into my head while looking after four children. I’m from the south but need to find the time to visit the north one day. I hope you’re having a lovely time on your trip visiting your friends. It’s nice to hear from you x

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 10/20/2019 3:05:00 PM

Thanks for reading my Questionku. You should consider entering my contest. Hugs Rick.

Elaine Perrin
Date: 10/20/2019 3:17:00 PM

You’re very welcome Richard. I’ve just had a look at your contest and I’ll give it a go tomorrow ;-) thanks for the visit x

Eve Roper

Date: 10/20/2019 2:15:00 PM

Congratulations on getting your drivers license a great tribute to for his instruction. Hugs

Elaine Perrin
Date: 10/20/2019 2:46:00 PM

Thanks Eve, hugs right back to you :-) x

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 10/20/2019 1:11:00 PM

Congrats on passing. This is a good tribute to your instructor.

Elaine Perrin
Date: 10/20/2019 1:42:00 PM

Thanks Richard :-) x

Silent One

Date: 10/20/2019 12:00:00 PM

You are a driving instrutor from England? Great choice for this contest...oh I could tell you some stories about driving lessons lol

Elaine Perrin
Date: 10/20/2019 12:09:00 PM

Yes I’m from England but live in Wales now. Dale was my amazing instructor who I couldn’t have done it without as I was so nervous! Would love to hear your stories one day lol. Thanks for your visit Silent one :-) x