The Bus Driver.....

The bus driver

doing the same old route

stopping and picking up

even helping

the odd old person

on and off his bus

let alone

the young mums with prams

with young kids in tow.

Sometimes,

I feel sorry

for the bus driver

With the overwhelming heat

and driving a massive bus

within an enclosed tight space and

no proper ventilation to cool them down

The abuse and hatred they get

sometimes,

from rude and nasty

people

are quite shocking,

to say the least.

And they have got
to stay calm and

not be aggressive

or nasty back.

They should get a medal for

put up with said crap!

And cheeky folk

who try to

sneak on the bus

without paying

make me laugh

because do they not see

"the CCTV cameras on the bus

to catch them out".

And when it snow or rains or

even in thunderstorms

the said same bus driver

is always

on his way

pick up his regulars

and doing his job

the best they

can.

God bless our Bus Drivers

As I do. We would be lost

without them. Same goes

for all public workers on

Trains, planes, coaches

trams...

Reviews

[barleygirl]

I love that you focus on bus drivers, a forgotten group of people. Any poem is better when focused, so a message can be packed with pertinent details, as you have done so well. But I also find myself reeling at your message becuz of how it applies to ANYONE doing a SERVICE-oriented job! The general public can be so rude & tipping is often so chintzy! I love your straightforward way of calling people out. You come up with many observant & caring aspects of whatever message you want to convey (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

[Onlyme]

thanks Margie. I can not help myself. I like sticking up for the under dog. Inlife. As I see myself I guess as one of them. ps Love your photo. Just how I imagine you are.. Sweet, kind, caring and really nice. Inside and out.

[barleygirl]

Awwwww gawrsh!!! Now I can't fit my big head out the door! *smile*

[Onlyme]

your very welcome sweetheart

[Chris Shaw]

I second that also Dee. Worthy praise for the bus drivers who have a responsible job, transporting people safely to their destination. I have witnessed myself some of the abuse they have to put up with. Thank you for your consideration of these public servants and the important role they play.

Chris

[Onlyme]

Thank you Chris.

[Amit]

You described it in a better way. The piece contains a message to the people that everyone on earth should get his piece of respect for their service. The Bus drivers do a lot for everyone of us. But sometimes didn't get the proper behavior they should get. Good poem with a great message!!

[Onlyme]

Thank you Amit

[Amit]

Welcome dear

[Lyn Anderson]

Nicely done, a good and positive message. In your second last stanza, there is an extra "t"

[Onlyme]

thank you Lyn and thanks for telling me. :)

[Great Aunt Astri]

Personally I love travelling on the local bus. It is not very often full, and sometimes I have the whole bus to myself! I wish more people would use the public transport. Your tribute to workers on public transport, does great justice to these wonderful, and often 'long suffering' people.

[Onlyme]

Thank you Great Aunt Astri, I feel so sorry for these poor people at times. As they do work hard for not a lot of money at times. And as said the abuse they get is terrible. Do not get me wrong. Sometimes. You do get one who is in a bad mood himselves maybe had a bad day with some person giving him hell. But we are all but human. None of us are perfect. Just felt they need a bit of pick me up.

[Great Aunt Astri]

Here, in the country town where I live, all the locals are very kind to our bus drivers. We always thank them when we get off. But I think what really annoys the bus drivers is when people (usually tourists) ask them all about times of buses, and where different ones go, ect. That is NOT their job!

[Onlyme]

I can understand that. I must admit I always thank the bus driver no matter where iam on holiday or not.