Joyce Johnson Poet Limerick

My Fiftie's Chevrolet

A used Monte Carlo was my first car.
It couldn’t be driven so very far.
Though it had been well used, 
It did not look abused.
Less a ride than a fine objet d art.

Seven miles to the gallon, all it got.
We stopped at the gas pump, more than a lot.
Though gas prices were low,
My wages were also.
The car was pretty, its performance not.

I have had a number of cars since then.
None have made me as proud as I was when
I drove that sporty car
That could not go too far
Before a stop for a fill-up again.

By; Joyce Johnson

For Carol's contest "My First Car"
Won no. 2

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Casarah Nance September 15, 2014 at 5:51 PM Haha I love this, I had a Camero that became a pretty lawn ornament for years since it cost too much to fix it for what it was worth. Excellent poem and I see it drove you to number two :) very neat :)

Olusegun Arowolo March 13, 2012 at 6:06 PM Well written and nice.Congrats on your win for this superb write,Joyce.

Mandy Tams The Golden Girl March 13, 2012 at 2:01 PM Congratulations Joyce, well done xx

Linda-Marie Sweetheart March 13, 2012 at 12:50 PM congrats Joyce on a grand second place win for this spectacular entry.. oh how I loved those Monte Carlo's sleek and sweet..

Carol Sunshine Brown March 13, 2012 at 7:10 AM Congratulations on your win and thank you for supporting "My First Car" contest Joyce. Love, Carol

Anne-Lise Andresen March 6, 2012 at 2:34 PM That sporty car, yes I can imagine that you were proud Joyce.Luck to you in contest.- oxox big hug Anne-Lise