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Behind the fence, not there to play, two junkyard dogs are on the prey Engines scrapped, and fenders bent, and shattered glass now pays the rent Heavy pedals, limp and wasted, rusty metal, paint that's faded It's much too late to get our kicks, Route 66 has led to this ! Now, these old friends sped past their prime, perched up on blocks and wearing time Do they need new carburetors? ….And we should check the tachometers Their teeth and pride are all knocked in, piled high they hide, in "auto-bins" How many horses are under hoods? Would they tell me if they could? Easy riders rocked the day, now planted-crops in fields of hay Castaways, just piles of parts, where some are savored for their hearts Hear the squeak of this old seat, and that one has an oil leak Anti-freeze won't save the day….and frozen gears won't melt today! I wish that we could turn back time, and see this jewel while in its prime Nose to nose, in scattered rows, while rubber hoses rot to slime Leaky oil soils shoes, ….And black exhaust is hot perfume Is there heaven for old cars?……."Car 54" , oh where are you? New transmission, with permission, or could we get one realigned? Kick the tires, it's retired……..but with some love it might be tried Find a jewel, don't be fooled. Could there be a life inside? Excitement sparks, and spark-plugs start, I have a new idea in mind !! Now were talkin' ……..I'm not walkin'…… I have plans to drive Cough exhaust, but it won't cost as much, if I just try to exhume this guy, the one I'll buy, will be my pride and joy !! __________________________________________ 6/23/16 Contest: Rusted And Busted Sponsor: Casarah Nance
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