I saw the sunshine breaking through the blinds
Sat up in bed and figured it was time
To go outdoors, and even take a ride
This was the day
Sweats and pajamas had been my daily dress
Had been nowhere, so I kinda looked a mess
But the sunlight beckoned me outside
I thought, “Okay!”
I showered, dressed, and even fixed my hair
Headed out smiling, as if without a care
The air was clean, the grass and trees were green
Flowers filled the ground
I got inside the car, and closed the door
I turned the key as I had done before
But instead of the hum of the engine
I heard a clicking sound
I tried again, and decided “It’s no use”
Like anything, whether neglect or abuse
After a while it simply will refuse
To do the thing you choose
It’s like my car said, “You abandoned me
March was the last time that you turned the key
And you can turn it for eternity
But I shall not be moved.”
All of those Thursdays, when I took out the trash
I told myself each time I made a dash
“Before you settle in for the evening
You should start it up“
And every Friday, I’d bring the dumpsters in
Walk by the car instead of getting in
And ever since the quarantine began
I didn’t do enough
To keep my transportation running well
I’ve been inside, so how was I to tell
That even full of gasoline and oil
Starting would be tough?
Today I know, and luckily for me
Roadside assistance is in my policy
Really hoping it’s just the battery
That needs the work
But it would serve me right if it was more
I won’t be absentminded like before
Even though I’ve been content to stay at home
My car’s an extrovert.
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