Can’t forget about that day from the year 2013,
Just another work day, rostered on the afternoon shift,
Hopped into the car, time to get the show rolling,
Unaware of the forced absence that was looming,
Ronan Keating on the radio as I approached a roundabout,
A frequent setting for many an accident, never would’ve guessed that I’d ever be joining ‘em,
Ran through it once the coast was clear, then out came another vehicle from left-field,
‘Why’s this fool speeding? I’m already in this roundabout crossing,’
Better brace yourself, Kiddo, this stretch of road ‘bout to claim another victim,
Tried to pass through quickly while the other guy slammed the brakes belatedly,
Struck my left side without much force, thankfully, but left a dent that was rather unsightly,
His front lights trashed and bumper hanging off the grill, gonna cost him plenty just to get ‘em fixed,
Could see him gesticulating from his windscreen, safe to say shit’s about to get real,
Feral eyes on point while ranting incoherently, if he wants smoke I’m ready to unleash my inner Bruce Lee,
Gently pulled over to the side of the road, got out and waited for him,
He pulled up behind me then climbed out his vehicle, ears steaming as he stomped towards my direction,
A few cross words exchanged, accusations galore,
Didn’t come to blows though the temptation to swing was rather strong,
Cooled down after a while, left him to dial triple-zero,
Then chilled next to our respective banged-up rides, awaiting the po-po.
They arrived fifteen minutes later, both coppers Caucasian,
I don’t mention that for provocation but I do have my reasons,
Anyway, we got to talking, they wanted our version of events, they asked the other dude first, the reason I can’t fathom,
Off he goes ranting ‘bout how he beat me into that concrete circle on the street, practically spitting before dragging proceedings into places ignorant and cringy,
“See the way guys like him are driving?” he’s raging, “they drive differently from us,”
Playing THAT card huh, Buddy? Took all my strength not to cuss,
Thought he had the complexion for the connection but any privileges he thinks he’s entitled to ‘bout to be shattered,
But the reaction from the coppers truly was something quite disturbing,
Shared similarities to the culprit, yes I mean their skin tone, they seemed to look at one another, I don’t like where this is going,
Had to collect myself, can’t show no emotions, the odds stacked against me now, time to tip the scales in my favour,
Calmly told my side of the story, how I’d been at the crossing first,
How our old, angry and bearded friend flew from out of nowhere, it was pure human error so not gonna judge him by his colour,
Having heard both sides, coppers ordered us to our respective quarters, to call our insurance companies and let ‘em sort through the rubble,
Bad news for the other driver, took the low road and he ain’t even covered,
Way to play yourself, Mister, total costs are gonna give you ulcers,
Dialled my insurance folks, informed them of what happened,
Hoping I’d get off easy, that they’d proclaim me not guilty,
Sure enough they said that they’d handle it, sadly gotta get that car towed then repaired,
Gonna be without wheels for a while, going out and about gonna be real interesting.