She Smelled Like Old Spice

The 1965 Chevy Impala with aqua dice
parked herself downhill against all advice
From Frankie, Old Tom, Red Angus and Swanee Bryce
Her wheels slipped on gravel that felt like hardened rice

Her green interior smelled like Old Spice
Her engine was infiltrated by squeaky hungry mice
Some main wires under her hood now have a splice
Her ignition key did not work once or twice

We could not sell her at any price
But we loved the smell of nineteen sixties Old Spice
For it reminds me of my Uncle Pete, dad of cousin Bryce
So I am keeping her forever, which feels kind of nice.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2022

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Rodrigues Avatar
June 23, 2022 at 7:48 AM
Wonderful! You make me feel as if I am experiencing your car as well! <3 a fave!
Krutsinger Avatar
June 23, 2022 at 5:43 PM
You honor me with this lovely comment Kim
Hankins Avatar
June 22, 2022 at 6:29 PM
And, I suspect you'll always be glad you did.
Krutsinger Avatar
June 23, 2022 at 2:15 AM
I know that's right
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