Robert Johnson Poet Lyric

Thirteen Quart Weekend

There once was a time when that car wasn't mine.
And as far as I was concerned that was just fine.
But then I grew up and I wanted to drive.
And that first weekend made me feel so alive.

A 66 Chevy Impala, four door.
By a young man's standard's, it was something to adore.
But the engine leaked oil.
But my fun it wouldn't spoil.
13 quarts, she did drink those two days.

I know you would think that my heart would just sink.
But my Dad fixed her up in a blink.
An oil sending unit was what she did need.
To stop the incessant oil drinking greed.

I made some nice memories in that splendid car.
Just driving round town, didn't have to go far.
I sold her for just as much as I paid.
That car did me right, to just get betrayed.

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Andrea Dietrich April 24, 2012 at 6:59 PM hey why don't you take some of these rhymes like the fun one you left about Uncle Sam and develop longer poems from them? I think that would be so cool to see up here!! Luv, Andrea

Elizabeth Wesley April 1, 2012 at 12:16 PM The title drew me in, just had to find out the 13 quarts of what! I guess as long as the car will go is all that matters. Great poem my friend, sounds like a lot of happy memories! Luv, Lizabeth

Andrea Dietrich March 18, 2012 at 8:14 PM Hello, kind sir, thanks for your sunny remark to me today. HOpe you are feeling GREAT!!!!

Andrea Dietrich March 14, 2012 at 8:42 PM Robert, I am happy to see this one made the list and I remember really liking it a lot the first time too. Congratulations, my friend.

Poet Destroyer A March 14, 2012 at 11:21 AM robert...nice win....lol..just like real love life..betrayal at the end.glad you had a great.ride...always..pd

Debra Squyres March 14, 2012 at 5:30 AM I like this !! I see it won in a contest, Congrats !!! A well deserved win. I had one of those oil burners...you know the one everyone hated to get behind, for the black fog was blinding lol You did good work here, enjoyed !!!

Mandy Tams The Golden Girl March 14, 2012 at 2:35 AM Didn't know I was being unkind sorry if you thought so but a clue would help xx

Mandy Tams The Golden Girl March 13, 2012 at 2:04 PM Congratulations Robert, well done xx

Linda-Marie Sweetheart March 13, 2012 at 12:59 PM congrats Robert on a grand win for this exciting entry .. a great tale on first car..luv..

Carol Sunshine Brown March 13, 2012 at 7:12 AM Congratulations on your win and thank you for supporting "My First Car" contest Robert. Love, Carol

Anne-Lise Andresen March 7, 2012 at 3:17 AM Nicely done Robert, luck to you in contest! - Have a lovely day. - oxox hugs Anne-Lise

M.I.A . March 7, 2012 at 1:40 AM interesting poem Robert, not just the story but the emotions you're presenting here. good luck on the contest

Andrea Dietrich March 5, 2012 at 11:50 PM I really like how you did your car poem. THANKS for putting up a NEW poem and one to be much enjoyed!! Glad you liked my recent stuff. Luv, Andrea

Carol Sunshine Brown March 2, 2012 at 11:33 AM Thank you for supporting my contest Robert. Love, Carol

Kim Merryman March 1, 2012 at 8:03 PM Sounds like a car I once drove - it ate oil like crazy. Nice write, Robert. Love, Kim

Doris Culverhouse March 1, 2012 at 6:55 PM your title has a typo....but otherwise it is great!! I like my first vehicle too chevy silverado 1983 Robert Johnson March 5, 2012 at 3:43 PM Thank you for the heads up.