Unusual Attachment

She was sturdy and loyal and sure
for much longer than anyone knew
Age crept upon her body so slowly
adventurous miles kept her young

A rare model made with care and skill
not like the new ones of this time
Her body heavy and solid and sure
but still a lovely sweeping design

Her color once a vibrant blue
washed out by the sun and the rain
Had turned a worn sort of faded hue
the only sign of her extended years

A sputter here and a stall there
foretold the arrival of her impending end
A tune-up, some oil and little grease
kept her going another few miles

The day came when her engine went still
the mechanic shook his head and said
It’s the end for your old blue jeep I fear
watched her go with tears streaming down

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13 responses to “Unusual Attachment”

  1. Hammad Rais Avatar

    This is really touching my heart. An amazing tribute to your old car, Ami.

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  2. pensitivity101 Avatar

    Loyal and reliable transport is hard to come by these days. Twice we have had ‘The Friday Afternoon’ car, one which although brand new was transported back on a flatbed when it died when we were house hunting in Wales.

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    1. Gypsie-Ami Offenbacher-Ferris Avatar

      Same here until I bought old Bessie Jeep used and rebuilt ten years ago and she was ten at the time! Was a great little vehicle! 🥹

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  3. willowdot21 Avatar

    oh! It’s so hard when the car you rely on has ceased to be viable 💜💜

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    1. Gypsie-Ami Offenbacher-Ferris Avatar

      And have an odd attachment to it! I especially liked no car payments and low insurance premiums!! 🥹

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      1. willowdot21 Avatar

        i feel your pain 💜💜

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  4. Sadje Avatar

    Oh no! It must be a sad day for you

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    1. Gypsie-Ami Offenbacher-Ferris Avatar

      A difficult one, I always have a hard time letting go of anything – especially if I really like or care for it …. Thank you Sadje! 💗

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      1. Sadje Avatar

        Very understandable my friend. Caring for something can make us attached to it

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  5. Carol anne Avatar

    Oh! Sorry the jeep is no more! ❤ so sad!

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    1. Gypsie-Ami Offenbacher-Ferris Avatar

      Thank you Carol Anne! I was rather attached to the old girl! 💜

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