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I was so upset over my pretty little car and that guy got off scot free.

Grrrrrrr.

Years ago when we were younger, So I'd not be so encumbered, Wil decided that a car, Would solve our problems near and far. A run-about was what I needed, So transportation was not impeded, When he had to go to work, And I clung to him like a dirty shirt. "Let me keep the car today, I'll pick you up without delay. When day is done and you're ready for home, I won't leave you waiting there all alone." But when day was over, sure enough, He'd wait and he'd wait by the curb with his stuff; So he bought me a car at a used car lot, Dependable and not costing a lot. I loved it, adored it, I gave it a name, So pretty and feminine I called her Elaine. Gold was her color, interior brown, Easy on gas, I drove all over town. To work and to school and the grocery store, A gem of a car, could not ask for more. Then one fine day in downtown traffic, A man in a Dodge hit my cute litte Maverick. He knocked her right off her two front wheels. I couldn't believe it, my senses reeled. She died on the spot, I cried and I cried, "You Killed My Car!" "It's okay." he sighed. The police arrived and I told them my story, How he came out of nowhere, the details were gory. "He Murdered My Car!" I told them again. "It was never alive." he said with a grin. "It was a machine so it cannot be dead." "It won't move again, so it's dead." I said. All through the years I still feel the same, About the man who murdered Elaine. He came out of nowhere in a big Dodge truck, Knocked her right off her wheels, that big dumb cluck. So now when buying a car I endeavor, I say, Down With Dodge And Ford Forever.

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Date: 2/20/2021 10:25:00 AM
- You will never forget "your dear Elaine" ... love your little story, Judy :) - My first car was a blue FIAT ... would not start when it rained :))) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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Judy Ball
Date: 2/21/2021 8:01:00 AM
Thanks bunches Anne-Lise. God Bless, JB
Date: 2/20/2021 4:23:00 AM
I really enjoyed reading your story especially the part where you talk to police officer and tell murder. It happens to all, we are so attached to certain things that we feel it is a murder. All humans so similar to each other.... Thanks for sharing. Enjoy your weekend. Take care, Rama
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Date: 2/20/2021 8:57:00 AM
Thanks so much Rama Glad you enjoyed it. God Bless, JB
Date: 2/19/2021 7:22:00 PM
A great rhythmic story Judy. One for the CEO of ford motors i would say. As for elaine (my wife's name) so sorry for her demise.
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Judy Ball
Date: 2/20/2021 8:54:00 AM
Thanks bunches Harry. Hope she doesn't mind I named my car with her name. God Bless, JB
Date: 2/19/2021 2:08:00 PM
A lovely story so well told Judy, so sad about Elaine but these things happen. Have a blessed weekend, Gordon
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Judy Ball
Date: 2/19/2021 3:17:00 PM
Thanks bunches Gordon. God Bless, JB
Date: 2/19/2021 12:27:00 PM
Hi Judy, You told a good story about your car. It's so sad, that happend to your precious car. But in hindsight, It's a good thing you lived to tell the story. As attached as you were to your car, you can always get another car. I enjoyed the read. Have a great day and weekend:-) Alexis
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Judy Ball
Date: 2/19/2021 3:15:00 PM
Thanks bunches Alexis. It happened a long time ago but the pain and anger iis still there. I loved that little car. God Bless, JB
Date: 2/19/2021 10:31:00 AM
My poor wife always insisted I buy a new car. Now I hardly use it. Good you got a good one. ~~
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Judy Ball
Date: 2/19/2021 3:14:00 PM
Thanks bunches Victor. God Bless, JB

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