Bells and Whistles

We mostly stick with basics
When we make a major buy,
So recommended bells and whistles
Seem to pass us by.

Yet today we took possession
Of our brand-new Subaru
And to get new safety features,
We were forced to upgrade, too.

For the first time, we’ve a moon roof
We can open for some air,
Which I think I will enjoy, although
I didn’t think I’d care.

We have fog lights and a camera
To provide a view behind
And both seat and wiper warmers, 
Which in winter I won’t mind.

There are sensors that start beeping
If you drift from here to there
And the visors have extenders
To reduce the threat of glare.

So I wonder if to basics
This will make me bid farewells
For I think I can get used to
All these whistles and these bells!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

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Andresen Avatar
June 9, 2017 at 3:49 AM
- Always something new to learn - Congratulations on a new car, Ilene - Drive safely and good luck in the contest - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Rodrigues Avatar
June 8, 2017 at 7:56 PM
Sounds like a nice ride! Ringing a bell and whistles for a fun write!
Allison Avatar
June 8, 2017 at 6:26 PM
Oh I can relate to this so much as we got a new vehicle the other month and it has heated seats and automatic wipers and a rear view camera and now we wonder how we did without these things!:-) hugs Jan xx
Turner Avatar
June 8, 2017 at 5:19 PM
Good luck, Mrs Ilene. Soon a body will have to go to school to learn how to operate one:) Love the poem!
Green Avatar
June 8, 2017 at 4:47 PM
This is so cool Ilene and very close to home. I know about all of that stuff and it is fun to buy a new car and learn all of things it will do. Subaru is an awesome brand, very safe and very low maintenance, they are fantastic cars and Subaru owners LOVE their Subarus....I think you made a great choice. And I made a great choice but stopping by your wonderful poem today. It really made me smile
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