Ode to the A140
by Iambus Disruptus
(To the tune of "These are a few of my favourite things")
Teardrops and tantrums just won't pay the bounty
If you choose to use the worst road in the county;
Don't lose your temper, it won't help to shout!
It's the 140 I'm talking about.
With government cuts road improvements aren't easy;
The last money spent was in fifty five B.C.
Part of the network the Romans installed -
If Caesar could see this mess he'd be appalled
Where's the money
For a bypass
Or dual carriageway?
So how many more will be injured or die?
Before the road planners will choose to apply
The cash to the problem they're letting pass by?
It's no wonder we're so mad!
Speed traps and cameras (supposed to bring safety).
I used to do sixty (I haven't done lately).
Confusing road signs, we're fined if we're wrong,
Driving to Norfolk now takes twice as long.
An impatient driver will pass where he chooses;
Swerve to avoid him you'll end up with bruises,
Internal bleeding and two broken legs.
He came out laughing and you're in the hedge.
WHERE'S THE MONEY
FOR A BYPASS
OR DUAL CARRIAGEWAY?
So just take it easy as you're driving home,
And think how much money was lost on "The Dome"
That could've been spent on improving our roads!
It's no wonder we're so mad ....
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