Simon Hamill Poet Rhyme

My Old Van

I've just said goodbye to my van,
I shouldn't really cry I'm a man.
There wasn't really much I could do,
All the knocks and scrapes we've been through.
These last couple of years you've been sat there,
Sat on my drive all alone.
So I rang the man at the salvage yard,
Was shaking when I picked up my phone.
I kept you well fed and well watered,
Well shod to keep you on track.
Because you sat idle for over two years,
There was no way to turn the clock back.
Your joints have all seized,
Your oil has turned to gel.
When I tried to get you started,
You gave off a terrible smell.
So they sent a big lorry to collect you,
The man asked me the reason why.
The engine won't start and the joints have all seized,
But he was shocked when I started to cry.
So goodbye old gal I will miss you,
Your off to the scrapyard in the sky.
But if by a miracle you get running again,
I will wave if I see you pass bye.

Goodbye old van
21/11/2021

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Emilia James December 29, 2021 at 9:30 AM Always sad to see something go that we get connected to. Have been sad to see a few of mine go in the past. Hope you have been keeping well Simon and had a good christmas. Emilia : )

Charlotte Puddifoot November 21, 2021 at 9:35 AM at least it had a good send off..sounds like you need a bit of 'southern comfort';) i'm sentimental about my old typewriter and laptop

Joseph P. DiMino November 21, 2021 at 7:27 AM We do form fond affections for all our possessions. Even though knowing, we are all on loan. Love the read. Thank you. Simon Hamill November 21, 2021 at 9:16 AM Hi joe.i always preferred to drive my van than the car.was a shame but it had to go.take care.simon