The Trade-In

another i have not seen, a winner i see, and deservenly so....

Congratulations on your win in Joann's "Shanzi" contest Andrea. Love, Carol

((()))Congrats on your win..Sara

Andrea congrats on your win, nice take on the theme..David

A great write, Andrea. Any new car is a thrill to me. Congrats on your wonderful win! Love and Blessings, Rhonda

the trading pays off, andie... cheers to you for this fine win!...:) huggs

Hey,Congrats on the WIN!!

congrats Andrea on another amazing win for this incredible and fun poem luv.. feeling the flow .. my car is my baby cakes..haha..

I get attached to my cars and then when we trade them in I get attached to the next one. Maybe because I drive so much that I form an attachment or maybe plain silly. love phyl

Did you really want to buy another sports car? It seems like you reluctantly bought this new sedan. Nevertheless, this is a good write.

Hey girl-this is great. Is this the one you had the Andie55 plates on (I hope I remembered right)? Have a great rest of weekend btw :)

You need to say what's on those plates Andrea, might keepme up all night:)mmI can see how attached you are to your wheels!

That is wonderful ! I love reading your poetry. xo laurel

good to read this short sweet write you got going here Andrea.

Sports car, eh. This suggests fun memories, much more fun than a new - ugh - sedan. Behave yourself, now. Love, Dave

wow - I just read your comments and I am amazed at how different they are from my interpretation. I thought this was a metaphor on people and divorce, and sad.

Oh, man, the more tired I get, the more I dither! This is a cool shanzi! Like the use of the word unrenewed the most. Best wishes in the contest!

Ready for this? Ahem, I don't drive! Yuppers. 46 and no license. I will drive by the time I'm 50. I took lessons just as I got pregnant ...at 42. Standard car! AWK! But I get the two lives in this poem. Sometimes it feels like we live 5 lives, really, doesn't it? I don't see years as chapters, sometimes, but more like entirely different books. I'm about to head to bed. It's after 12:30. I hope to post a pic blog about a multicultural festival tomorrow. But worry I'm being a blog-hog! hugs. :-)

I have not driven a car for quite a few years. I used to have ared Ford Tempo. I never bought vainty plates or had a sports car. Hope you enjoy driving around in your new sedan. Where I live - NY's Lower East Side - a car is not a neccessity since you can take mass transit everywhere, I bet you must have a car where you live. Fun read! Peace & Love Matthew Anish

I feel your pain Andrea, enjoyed the theme you chose for the contest.. Wishing you all the best for Joann's contest ;) love Wilma

Driving down the coastal highway to breath the ocean air. Drove off the cliff and died. For what were meant to be glances, I mistook for stares.

Many keep as antique piece, lovely image. Best of luck always in the contest. Loved always bl

yes, I can see exactly where you're coming from, my friend - loved this thoughtful piece

Andrea, like this, good luck in the contest, might try this when I get back, am having withdrawal symptoms being away all week, how lucky you are to be with Connie...see ya..David

reminds me of long trips, those memories, andie... an unusual, delightful write!.. enjoyed!..:) hugggs!