Out for a Spin

Taking him out for a spin,

his blue body, shines;
his frame long,
his controlled cruise.
I’m enclosed
in this esteemed frame,
picking up sisters,
roaring the highway
to Dad’s.

Not my ride; my Honey’s.
Today, I take ‘im out for a spin,
straight and sure
on three, two, one…
That’s how many highways
I need to traverse, then
back again.

Dinner in the hotbox,
all the tools of the trade.
Sisters and Sirius XM.
Dad only
gets his three girls, today.
His son spent the night
last week. They cheered
with martinis. We will likely
cheer with manhattans,
with one jubilant cherry
dropped in.

Cheers, friends.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2026

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Etgen-Baker Avatar
July 31, 2026 at 3:03 PM
oh those 'retirement' vehicles....a joyful read
Rodrigues Avatar
July 31, 2026 at 4:11 PM
😂 yes!
Buhagiar Avatar
July 26, 2026 at 6:31 AM
Wonderful write, Kim. I haven't yet understood how to use these pins.
Rodrigues Avatar
July 26, 2026 at 10:17 AM
Thank you, Victor! If you tap on the pin it will send your chosen poem to the top. Hugs
Wolf Avatar
July 25, 2026 at 9:09 PM
If I weren't sch a prude, I might actually enjoy this.
Rodrigues Avatar
July 26, 2026 at 6:15 AM
Too funny, your apparent interpretation…lol. Truly, talking about my husband’s retirement car. We bought it for travel. I don’t usually drive it..has too many bells and whistles, but I figured my sisters would enjoy our day trip to Dad’s house in a more comfortable vehicle.
Hind Avatar
July 25, 2026 at 7:22 PM
Cheers, Kim!! such a cool write :)
Rodrigues Avatar
July 26, 2026 at 6:15 AM
Thank you, Paige!
Poet Avatar
July 25, 2026 at 6:10 AM
Enjoyed reading this great adventure, penned with wonderful imagery and wording. Kim
Rodrigues Avatar
July 25, 2026 at 2:36 PM
I appreciate you, Lasaad! We had a great time!
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