Rusted and Busted- the Scrap Yard

Thousands of cars, now junk to their owners are dumped
Here every vehicle has a story, why they are abandoned
Elegant was I, silver rims, stylish lights and painted white

Silenced for life, now my rusted body remains on ground 
Careless driving changed my fate and left me unwanted   
Red, black and yellow, rust didn't spare any of my friends
All my doors now broken, wheels and windshield are gone 
Painful was the fatal crash, it cruelly ceased my existence 

Youth was done so soon, I no longer could race on roads
And now I am waiting for my useful body parts to be sold 
Rest in peace, that's what my owner said and left me alone
Dead am I, under silent sky I remember my good old days.




June 14, 2016.
Rusted and Busted - Poetry Contest
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Lamoureux Avatar
June 29, 2016 at 5:46 AM
For me one of the best. I'm glad I had a chance to read it. Congrats on being in the top ten!
Daniel Avatar
June 29, 2016 at 3:02 AM
Congratulations on a superb win with this nice write, Meenakshi:)
Roper Avatar
June 27, 2016 at 5:55 PM
Meenakshi, congratulations you on your wonderful win! Wonderful write ! Hugs Eve
Haight Avatar
June 27, 2016 at 3:10 PM
A very heartfelt and sad Acrostic with nice personification, Meenakshi. Your poem really stirred my emotions as if it were a living thing! 7 Congrats on your placement. Hugs, Sandra
Richards Avatar
June 27, 2016 at 2:32 PM
What a tender, and sad poem for these old relics that are lost to time! Well done, Meenakshi !!! A great entry to the contest!
Nance Avatar
June 27, 2016 at 10:32 AM
Well done! You've captured the beauty and despair of a car left in the scrap yard. Congrats on driving onto the winners list.
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