One cone, two cone, three cone, four
how are they multiplying? There's more than before!
I now believe the ''workers'' get paid by the cone
they're like the tooth fairies who sneak into your home
except these ''workers'' take your patience and leave behind a cone
the cones vary in shapes and sizes; hundreds at a time to one standing alone
rows upon rows; directing traffic into a single file
and they can go on forever, mile upon mile
I have to admire the creativity
It often reminds me of the scene from Toy Story
random cones displayed to one side
forcing traffic to give way and DENIED
somebody then decided they'd throw in some temporary traffic lights, as a social experiment
it's enough to test anybody's temperament
and let's not get distracted by the signs: Men At Work - still to be seen!
I still don't understand what these mythical creatures could be
'There's a greater chance of seeing a unicorn'
I mutter to myself as I divert around yet another cone
and then I see them; five men standing around one little hole, that's not even in the road!!
why in the hell have I been sat in traffic since I left home!?
I now understand; there is no work or men at it, just more delays by perfectly placed cones
sprinkled like fairy dust on every meaningful, magical road
© L. Blair
