John Leong Poet Rhyme

The Car

Where does the money subtly go?
every month it simply disappears;
a bit here, forth to and fro
a bit there too, oh! my dear!

My ciggs' are under much control
they don't tax me a hundred fold;
i can't believe the things i've sold
so where in fact, does the money go?

Just yesterday the price of fuel went up
petrol's hike is understood;
i can accept this much enough
i also spend on drinks and food.

i buy a shaver once a month
that's normal, it keeps me very smart;
even loans i get, is put up front
i don't eat pancakes or even tarts! 

My shoes are only bought once a year
they last me thru' the harshest time;
my socks and buttons are all not dear
my budget should suit me very fine.

So then i look into the bucket list
lo! and behold! the car repairs;
they weigh a ton, i cannot miss
all used up once, that seems unfair.

So now i know where the money goes
it's maintenance and much of car parts;
no more mystery, the money flows
away from me, that breaks my heart!

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Gary Zimmer September 10, 2017 at 11:52 PM Thanks for your comments on my poem 'Perfection!', John Leong! Almost everyone can relate to 'The Car'! I certainly can. My first car was a 31' Chev I purchased for $20 making 4 payments of $5. It would not travel more than 4 miles before needing water (leak). Writing poetry that people can relate their own lives to ...is a gift. I'll be reading more John Leong poetry. Great work! John Leong September 13, 2017 at 4:30 AM Blessed be the Lord! thanks, Gary for dropping by; and yes! maintaining a car is an effort. well? as long as we drive, there will be costs incurred. God bless thee! cheers!

John Leong August 31, 2017 at 6:46 AM well, as with the privilege of having a car is of course, bearing its maintenance; it's also good to prepare our budget and walk the line of prudent spending. to the drivers out there, "God bless ya'!"