I didn’t learn to drive
‘til I was almost out of school…
and then I only learned to drive
along the county’s gravel roads.

For those who’ve never traveled one,
I’ll give a brief description…
They only have one lane on them
and it is in the middle.

Along the rock lined roads I drove
with smiling ease and grace.
My confidence waxed strong until…
My dad sent me to PAVEMENT!

I took my younger brother with—
to give me help and courage-
That black road really scared me, cuz
it had TWO lanes to drive on!!

I was scared, and rather frightened
when I got out to the road- -
because there weren’t no lines on it
to guide me down the lane!

And then I had myself a thought,
a marvelous revelation!
I had my brother put his head
outside the pick-up window! :~)

I had him tell when I came
too close to danger’s edge,
and when I strayed too far away
from the asphalt’s same smooth lip…

And I was happy and serene
as we traversed that pavement…
with brother’s behind by my side
and his head poked out the window!