An Ode To My Little Car<o:p></o:p>

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My little car was such a delight, <o:p></o:p>

It took me there to see the sights.<o:p></o:p>

It never faltered, never dies,<o:p></o:p>

It never let me down, a trusty guide.<o:p></o:p>

Duel carraigways, A roads, B roads too,<o:p></o:p>

Not too many motorways, but we went on a few.<o:p></o:p>

The engine purred, the breaks were strong,<o:p></o:p>

But just lately things have gone wrong.<o:p></o:p>

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The old girl is dying, I hate to say,<o:p></o:p>

But she’s not giving up if I have my way.<o:p></o:p>

The exhaust went first, a great big hole,<o:p></o:p>

But I got it fixed to save her soul.<o:p></o:p>

She ran like a dream, a new life revived,<o:p></o:p>

I thought that was it, she had survived.<o:p></o:p>

One day I returned to find her ill,<o:p></o:p>

I cried as the petrol tank registered nil.<o:p></o:p>

A great big puddle under her rear,<o:p></o:p>

I could smell the fumes as I got near.<o:p></o:p>

So off to the garage, I sent her again,<o:p></o:p>

A new petrol tank to end her pain.<o:p></o:p>

At last she returned safe and well,<o:p></o:p>

She suffered no more, did my old ‘gell.<o:p></o:p>

Alas a month later, I’m afraid she did, <o:p></o:p>

A puddle was dripping from under her lid.<o:p></o:p>

The water pump had seen its days,<o:p></o:p>

And sprung a leak in lots of ways.<o:p></o:p>

I took it to the garage straight away,<o:p></o:p>

Said what was wrong and could I pay?<o:p></o:p>

A day later reunited again,<o:p></o:p>

The car was hurt, my pride was slain.<o:p></o:p>

She’s ok now, not perfect by far,<o:p></o:p>

But she’s still alive is my little car.<o:p></o:p>

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I’m dreading it soon, for D-day is near,<o:p></o:p>

Her bodywork rattling, just with the fear.<o:p></o:p>

My bank balance is poor, I do not know,<o:p></o:p>

Whether this time I can save her so.<o:p></o:p>

The MOT is due very soon,<o:p></o:p>

I dread to think about the doom.<o:p></o:p>

If we keep fingers crossed, and brake pads too,<o:p></o:p>

You never know, she might pull through.<o:p></o:p>

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Gemma Holland �?1997

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( this is dedicated to my parents �?lt;o:p></o:p>

Michael and Lorraine Holland<o:p></o:p>

To say �?SPAN>  “thank you�?<o:p></o:p>

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sorry had  a few probs there as you can see lol