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Grinding Start

I turned the key,
pressed the gas pedal.
The motor belched
the starter grated.

“No. Not today!
I can’t be late.
I’m teaching the class.
I have to be there!”

Our three-year-old
piped up from the back seat,

“Try it again, Mom.”

The motor coughed, caught,
settled to a steady purr.
My little two-cylinder Fiat,
slow, but steady as she goes,
took me everywhere.

Again, from the back seat,

“I knew it would start, Mom.
I prayed.”

Copyright © Cona Adams | Year Posted 2015

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Paul Callus Date: 1/12/2015 11:10:00 AM Your 3 year old is a firm believer in prayers, Cona! Children's innocence can work wonders! Enjoyed your pleasant poem. // paul Login to Reply Cona Adams Date: 1/12/2015 1:10:00 PM Thank you, Paul. Yes, sometimes they teach us. Thanks for the visit. All the best to you.

Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 1/9/2015 2:56:00 PM - .... No new car from Santa Claus :))) - Enjoy reading, from the child's mouth! - I wish you a lovely weekend,Cona - oxox // Anne-Lise :) Login to Reply Cona Adams Date: 1/9/2015 3:08:00 PM Thank you, Anne Lise, for visiting, and leaving good wishes. May you have a brilliant weekend as well. : - )

Rowdy Yates Date: 1/8/2015 2:32:00 PM Sometimes just the simpless this are the best. My father was a big Rawhide fan. My real name is Rowdy Yates. But enjoyed the read. Login to Reply Cona Adams Date: 1/9/2015 6:47:00 AM Oh, that's cool. Your father is responsible. He took advantage of his last name to give you a famous character's name. I think I would have liked knowing your father.

Robert Nehls Date: 1/7/2015 10:59:00 AM Hi, Cona. So many wonderful lessons can be learned from children. They can certainly lead us to God's heart. Very nice poem, my friend..... Robert. Login to Reply Cona Adams Date: 1/7/2015 2:11:00 PM Yes, they can. Sometimes, they set the example for us worry wart adults. Thanks for the visit.

Richard Lamoureux Date: 1/5/2015 7:33:00 PM Today I was stuck in the snow and my friend suggested a prayer. Inside my mind I thought it was silly but before I knew it we were on our way. Me of little faith! Login to Reply Cona Adams Date: 1/6/2015 8:18:00 AM Would that we adults, in every situation, possess the faith of a child. Thanks for reading, Richard.