Here's to parallel parking with ease...

To park parallel to the street
There are several steps you must repeat.
Just take a deep breath
(Don't think of your death)
And for goodness' sake, don't try to cheat.

First, see the car parked in front
And drive up to it, mirrors adjunct.
Turn your wheel to the right
(All the way!! Don't be trite)
And now look in your rearview perfunct'.

Don't forget to shift into reverse

And back-up (not so far that you curse!)

You should stop when you see

Both headlights of the Jeep

Parked behind you (or maybe a hearse).

Now this is the step superb...

Straighten your wheel--don't disturb!

Now back up until

You're close to the thrill

Of driving up onto the curb.

Then turn your wheel to the left

(You'll be so impressed by your deft')

And boogie your butt

Right into the gut'

Trust me, you won't leave bereft.

Now you've parallel parked, my friend!

And this poem must come to an end.

I hope you have learned

That this skill is earned

And you no longer have to pretend!