Poem to an Orphan

[Susie 1382]

At my age, it’s a rare longing; this ache, this…patience.

Song to an Orphan

Of all the rides

Through all the years
- Bless them, each one-
For all the miles and trials and smiles;
The pops in shops, and Jesus clips;
That intoxicating aroma of oil and sweat;

Drive-in movies and foggy windows;
Sliding through the night all hot and steamy;

And Moving: the packing feats immemorial,
Whole lives tucked into every square stuffed foot;

The tunes, crescent moons;
Flat tires, and mires,
Failed clutch and check engine glare;
County line in the rear view mirror, just in time;

The kids to the bus stops and
Flapping dog’s ears out the window;
Windshield wipers slappin’ time…
And on the road again…(*)

Spilled cokes, barfing jamokes,
Camping in the Spring, and fishing;
Gleaming carwash-clean and shiny;
Parked, there, on fresh cut grass;

But of all the rides of my life,
So many it’s hard to remember,
I come to my last,
And after these 61 strange and wonderful summers?
I got smart. (And a poem further)

Orphan, come to Mama.

( * with thanks to Janis and Willie)

[SMARTIEPANTS]

well susie you did good, REALLY GOOD !!!!!!!!!!

[Susie 1382]

Thanks, Smartiepants, you're so kind.

[smart cynce]

I know Clint is trying his hardest to find you an orphan, Susie! Patience is a virtue!

[Susie 1382]

I know, I know...but, I'm old. And patience is such a temporary condition...it comes, it goes, it comes; never stays long.

Hey! I got it! I won't shave my legs until the day I make the trip to adopt my little orphan...the cosmos won't take *that* for long....<Save yourselves, avert your eyes!>

[Smartdavis]

Susie,
You're on the right track with the not shaving thing. Try not bathing and going to the dealer everyday with a good book to read. They'll get you a car in no time.

[Susie 1382]

<laughter>

Ah, but I'd be stuck with me allll the way there, and allll the way back; hours and hours of smelly me...eeewww.

And, poor Clint...and Cynce

Besides, I'd probably be captured and put in the zoo - "Lincoln City Sasquatch - She Devil - WARNING: must wear protective breathing aparatus -

[Suze]

Susie -

Clint got me an orphan and a happier adopted momma there couldn't be!

More cars are coming soon, so just keep the faith!

Suze

PS -When you get yours, lets meet up and have a picnic, okay?

[BeSmart]

You all are priceless! Can't believe such a funny little car brings out such talent and friendship in so many people. Press On!!

[CruisingAZ]

Gotta love this place, Where else can someone who stays up all night go for a good read!