Jack Ellison Poet Quatrain

An Ode To My Car

It sits there waiting
Never complaining
Like a devoted little puppy
Do we really appreciate
What life would be like
Without this friend so trusty

We take it for granted
This mechanical friend
Never showing appreciation
We should let it know
How we cherish it so
Our sole means of transportation

There once was a time
In years gone by
Long before the automobile
We walked, we rode
A bike or a horse
Now just sit there at the wheel

So treat this friend
Like one of the family
You will never ever go wrong
Her engine will purr
Her tires will sing
A happy little motoring song!


© Jack Ellison 2012

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Laura Breidenthal September 18, 2020 at 10:44 PM Man I love my car. It was a lifesaver for me. When I got my first car I felt so free. This one's a cute one, especially the ending. Always, Laura Jack Ellison September 20, 2020 at 5:13 AM My first car... those were the days! Wish we could go around more than once! Hmmm maybe not! LOL

Vicky Tsiluma December 4, 2012 at 2:56 AM Lovely Ode Jack! My aunt used to tell us,'don't come between a man and his car', a lesson she learnt the hard way when she tried to 'redecorate' her husband's car. Lol, the sweet man turned into a raving beast! Needless to say, she never repeated that mistake. Jack Ellison December 4, 2012 at 5:34 AM LOL! Us male men guys have a special relationship with our monsters on wheels! Love and hugs, Jack xox

Toquyen Harrell December 2, 2012 at 2:32 PM Now, how do you know it's a she, Jack? Just wonder. So she takes care of you, huh? Lol. Mine too. Love ya, Toquyen Jack Ellison December 2, 2012 at 7:03 PM "how do you know it's a she"... hmmmm good question! Maybe because cars are always there for you when you need them just like your dear loving wife! LOL Love and hugs, Jack

Carol Eastman December 2, 2012 at 11:23 AM My brother gets a truck and 400,000 miles later he's had two engines and swears it still purrs like an angel. The same with his motorcycles... My Dad keeps saying that when he dies he wants my brother Dale to get his cycle and truck so he'll finally have something hat runs... LOL Jack Ellison December 2, 2012 at 12:51 PM Your two guys sound like REAL men! I'm more of the artsy fartsy type! LOL I tripping on over to read your latest... I've been neglecting you! I'm sorry... big huggeroonies, Jack xox

Mandy Tams The Golden Girl December 2, 2012 at 10:34 AM Sweet Jack, but the only car that meant anything to me was my very first one. I loved it to bits, rusty little bits xx Jack Ellison December 2, 2012 at 10:47 AM Being a man who likes to laugh, sure love your sense of humour Mandy! Big huggeroonies, Jack xox

Richard Lamoureux December 2, 2012 at 10:11 AM Cute Jack, all the old cars and new cars salute you in fact they all honour you by keeping a JACK in their trunks. Jack Ellison December 2, 2012 at 10:22 AM Sounds a bit naughty to me, there Richard!!! LOL Have a great day!

Linda-Marie Sweetheart December 2, 2012 at 6:53 AM truth be told Jack luv .. my car is my special 'baby' would be lost without her .. nicely penned .. Jack Ellison December 2, 2012 at 7:55 AM In this day and age how can anyone survive without one! Thank you sweet friend, love Jack

Kash Poet December 2, 2012 at 4:46 AM very nice poem on your car jack.Yes it is like a member of the family.Enjoyed the read. Jack Ellison December 2, 2012 at 4:50 AM Happy that you enjoyed my little ode to my car... thanks for dropping by with your comments, my friend! Have a great day, Jack