The Old Chevy by mamabobbijo
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Another of the Poetry in motion challenges, dinhi suggested this title as well.
The Old Chevy
It was a Chevelle SS 396
Boys and Hot cars what a mix
The girls thought I was nuts for sure
They just didn't see the allure!
What more could one ask at sweet sixteen
Than A hot teen aged guy, and a hot machine!
When we were there at the starting line
The attention of the guys was mine all mine
I had wrenches in my pocket and oil for blood
I knew my way around under the hood
We took them all on one at a time
Left them crying at the starting line
I raced that car all summer long
"Stand On It" was my favorite song
That was my best summer of all
Now even in my fifties I hear the call
The roar of the engines, the flash of the flag
Another car leaps, but loses the drag
I'll always remember his kiss on my lips
But treasure even more all those lovely pink slips!
In case any one's in the dark we raced for registration pink slips, I'm not talking about ladies undies! Sadly on the first day of school, called by the siren song of young love I let bonehead drive my car to school, Yep he totaled it! I never forgave him.
Comments (13)
romanceworks
Ah, the allure of fast cars and faster boys. I remember it well. What a fantastic trip down the fast lane of your youth ... had me racing right along with you. And such visual writing with va va va vooooooooom! I used to worry about getting a pimple one the first day of shool - you got your car totaled. Ouch! CC
CarolSassy
Oh yeah, the drags! There was nothing like it, and Chevy's ruled! Excellent poem! Thanks for the memories! (:
Dinhi
A really incredible tale BJ, I am very impressed! Your words lead to incredible visualizations! Excellent! [=
shahlaa
OOOOOOOOOOOOO what a poem to come today...my car after 4 1/2 years of faithful service caught on fire while driving it...it's now on it's way to car heaven...this poem came right on time my friend...I love it and it goes in my favorites.
Bothellite
LOL.. oh, brings back so many memories... ..under the hood. You must have been awesome (pure male perspective!). That heavy ground throbbing V8 broad shouldered power that stood on the asphalt like a god. Thrills were cheaper then. Good memories.
rainbows
A superb read BJ!!! A wonderful peice of writing from you.. So evocative!! I am afraid I still have no idea what is under the hood!!! Good on you for knowing.. My firt car, I called her Miss Babs, a racing green Mini that Sir D bought for me :-) Alas .. long gone now. As you, memories of that little car will never, ever leave me. Happy night and hugs for all. Di.
sirdavid
Great poem BJ and to me it evokes memories of the Beach Boys with their Little Deuce Coupe and "she took her daddy's car and she cruised to the hamburger stand now". Yes, it was all fun, fun, fun in those days. Glad you explained about the "pink slips" LOL. Marvellous work.
Hendesse
Great poem indeed. I admire your creativity. Your words let me be in another time!
NekhbetSun
Ahhh, memories !!! good one BJ :o)
Richardphotos
very well written story and I never had a car while I was in high school but when I was 18 and no license .finally got a license when I was 19
npauling
A super car poem and a revellation on your youth. Really cool that you went under the hood, I could never get my head round an engine, seemed too complicated. Fancy your boyfriend totalling your beautiful car.
TallPockets
Wonderful work! Methinks you'll one day be "The Little Old Lady From Pasadena?". WINK. My best, T.P.
beachzz
Wow, does that ring some bells!! I had a boyfriend with the hottest Chevy 409, he let me drive it and I scared him to death!! One of the best nights of my life!!! LOVE this!!!