Rusted Rod

For something that used to run so well, 
It looks as useless as anything else sitting rusted.
If it would’ve kept working, everything would be swell,
But it sat around, so everything is busted.
Anything rusted is worthless,
even a Corvette.
Will the wicked Hot rod run again?
It’d be a good bet.
Something that used to run so well can always start back up.
It’s not impossible to get this car out of a rut.
This car may be rusted from the roof to the ground,
but it’s not too late to polish it, and turn things around.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2014



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Date: 1/3/2015 8:12:00 AM
The car, symbolic of life, it is never too late! Well said. Congrats on your first contest win of the year, and I hope for you many are to follow. :)
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Date: 1/2/2015 12:26:00 AM
It is a winning year, congrats Joe ...huggs
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Date: 1/1/2015 5:53:00 PM
Joe, Congratulations -- This is a great way to start the new year. Enjoyed reading your winning poem. Always & Forever ~LINDA~
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Date: 1/1/2015 1:43:00 PM
Joe, congratulations on your winning poem. Blessings to you for the coming year
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Date: 1/1/2015 12:52:00 PM
dropping back with my congrats Joe:-) Hugs Jan xxx
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Date: 12/17/2014 9:20:00 AM
amazing what they can do with old motors isnt it:-) great descriptive write:-) Hugs Jan xxx
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