Revolution

Some are shiny Fuel injected or carbureted Hands washed after work or grimy Green lights anticipated Some are small block Bored out pistons roar Pride, nothing stock New valves, what a chore Overhead cams pushed to the limit Rocker arms at full extension Gears a ’grinding, spin it Timing belt at full tension Intake manifold a ’breathing Camshaft spinning Exhaust seething Races, if lucky, winning Linear forces generated Altered chemical synergy Fuel incinerated Glorious mechanical energy