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GEM Motoring Assist, that works for the safety of all road users, is challenging the public and its own 60,000 members to turn to verse to get a strong and sometimes amusing message across that will persuade people to consider their driving style.
It says that the increasing popularity of limerick writing in the style of past masters like Edward Lear has led to a revival in simple, stylish, verse writing with an unusual bent that gets people thinking.
“Even top poets like John Hegarty and the Poet Laureate Andrew Motion are demonstrating skill in writing in this form,” said Chief Executive of GEM, David Williams.
“Our intention is to publish the best examples written by the public on the news section of our popular web site www.motoringassist.com where we already have some examples to get people thinking.”
GEM Motoring Assist that provides a variety of services to its members including an award-winning breakdown recovery service is well known for its original and innovative efforts to get people thinking about road safety matters. “Poetry is just a different way to get people thinking about the challenges of safe driving and caring for all road users. We very much hope people will enjoy reading the message in verse,” said David.
It uses its charitable arm to publish guides and leaflets, sponsors research, campaigns and rewards those that work for a safer environment.
Any member wishing to submit a limerick should send it complete with their contact information to info@motoringassist.com. Ownership on any published limerick will be vested in GEM Motoring Assist.
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