Why Me? Poem by Jonathan Goldman a.k.a JGthepoet

Vehicle Registrations in England
Are made up with Letters and Figures,
Sometimes words are formed,
To bring out laughter and sniggers.

Some years ago, whilst driving round,
Behind a hearse I did stop,
Its registration did astound,
‘YME’ did make me laugh ~ a lot.

For the letters on the Plate you see,
Were bold to read as ‘Y.M.E.’
As if the Corpse carried there inside,
Was seeking his Life ~ to be revived.

It was a sight that brought a smile,
And it did linger for a while,
Following a hearse with ‘Y.M.E.’
Listening for the voice asking ~ ‘Why me? ’

As if seeking guidance from HIM above,
As to why it was his time to go,
Driving through the Streets of London,
In this Procession ~ driving slow.

© Jonathan Goldman [JGthepoet] - 14 June 2006