Yesterday's Joyride

A body of chipped paint and red rust,
A weathered windshield under the dust 

Steering wheel aims in one last turn,
Dashboard suffers from many a sunburn 

Her cracked mirrors are still adjusted,
Her upholstery is worn out and busted 

Seats tilted since the last time driven,
Still positioned in an adjustment given 

Smashed headlights and dull chrome, 
Flat tires sunken into her final home 

Once a brand new beauty, now, junk,
Only memories fill the empty trunk 

The road trips taken across the nation, 
Radio's still tuned to a favorite station 

She's over the hill and forced to stay, 
As yesterday's joyride eases into decay.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2022

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Gasun Avatar
August 7, 2022 at 6:49 AM
I love your joyride mem'ries amazingly portrayed in your awesome couplet my dear friend Kelly. As a whole, I love this poem a lot. Thanks for sharing. God bless you always. Hugs
Deschler Avatar
September 6, 2022 at 9:58 AM
Thank you once again, my friend.
Kendrick Avatar
August 3, 2022 at 11:25 AM
Ahhh!! I can feel the attachment to the old car you enjoyed so much. Very descriptive and expressive work. Sara
Deschler Avatar
August 9, 2022 at 10:31 AM
Thank you Sara
Gondolf Avatar
August 3, 2022 at 2:49 AM
Ah, yes, she remembers those good ol’ days well. Nicely done, Kelly. Hmm, this could be a metaphor for me… :). John
Deschler Avatar
August 3, 2022 at 10:23 AM
Thank you John
Inman Avatar
July 21, 2022 at 6:39 PM
Oh the memories, there are so many cars I miss for one reason or another. The old beetle that died on me in the mountains 200 miles from home. The little three cylinder Chevy Sprint standard shift, so much fun to drive and 53 MPG over 40 years ago, and of course my favorite, Chevy convertible. How I miss driving with the top down. Thanks for the nice write and memories, Kelly.
Deschler Avatar
July 24, 2022 at 3:14 PM
You're welcome James. I'm glad that this brought back some fond memories for you!
Horsman Avatar
July 21, 2022 at 6:47 AM
Those were the days, Kelly love your joyride, and the memories.
Deschler Avatar
July 21, 2022 at 10:37 AM
Thank you Harry
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