The Midnight Drive Away

Having been married the year before
Christine and I drove a Vauxhall Chevette
but it was now past its best years
so decided on buying new to collect

Our choice was a Vauxhall Nova
lovely blue colour with a good boot
comfortable seating too, a real catch
looking forward to tasting real fruit

The deal included midnight pick up
real razzmatazz ribbons and all
so strange to drive a new car home
in the dark for first time, what a call!

Many a nice holiday we spent
with our Nova throughout the UK
it could have driven many itself
the English lakes it knew its way

Never again had the experience
of that midnight drive away
all future buys were in daytime
that memory will always stay

(This is written remembering our first brand new car after getting married, it was quite an experience collecting it at midnight.)
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Laurie Avatar
May 23, 2021 at 9:47 PM
Hello Gordon ... nothing like a reliable and trustworthy vehicle to care for with love. They're like a part of the family - thanks Gordon - Lindsay
Mcconnell Avatar
May 24, 2021 at 12:57 AM
Hello Lindsay, Glad you enjoyed it and trust you're having a good start to the week. Blessings always, Gordon
Dietrich Avatar
May 18, 2021 at 12:29 PM
wow, what an awesome memory. Very nice poem, Gordon.
Mcconnell Avatar
May 18, 2021 at 1:27 PM
Thanks Andrea, Glad you enjoyed this one. Blessings always, Gordon
Andresen Avatar
May 14, 2021 at 1:22 AM
- Many wonderful memories, Gordon - Thank you for sharing them with us :) - I wish you a lovely weekend :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Mcconnell Avatar
May 14, 2021 at 7:21 AM
Thanks Anne-Lise, Glad you enjoyed it and for reading this piece. Hope you have a great weekend , blessings,Gordon
Ball Avatar
May 13, 2021 at 4:40 PM
I still remember my first new car. What a thrill. Great job my friend. Wonderful imagery . God Bless, JB
Mcconnell Avatar
May 14, 2021 at 12:56 AM
Thanks Judy, Glad you loved it and hope all is well at your end. Have a blessed day, Gordon
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May 11, 2021 at 4:19 PM
Such a delight to read of those midnight memories dear Gordon, and how exciting with all the razzmatazz, I really enjoyed the read and thank you for sharing those memories... hope you are both well and enjoying some warm sunshine Gordon. Love to you both with kindest thoughts Ann xx
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May 12, 2021 at 12:53 AM
Thanks Anne, So good to hear from you again, Glad you enjoyed my piece. We are both well and trust things are well with you. We had our 2nd vaccine a few weeks ago and things are good with the restrictions in Scotland easing again. Have a blessed day, Gordon
Pandit Avatar
May 11, 2021 at 3:46 PM
Reminiscing in sweet memories, Gordon. Some moments live a lifetime! Enjoyed your write.
Mcconnell Avatar
May 12, 2021 at 12:50 AM
Thanks Vijay, Glad you enjoyed this piece, trust you're doing well. Blessings, Gordon
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