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“My Car Won’t Start” by John M. Alexander My car won’t start But, seeing I’m smart And handsome and College degreed I’m sure that I’ll know In a few minutes or so Just what it is It might need.
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Lifestyles After 50 • November 2021 • 12
Upholstery and rugs And wires and plugs Are all in condition First rate.
The differential seems sound And appropriately round. The frimulator’s fine I can tell.
But, the damn thing won’t start. And, though I’m obviously quite smart I’m beginning to think I’m an ass
Transmission’s okay (I keep it that way.) And the starter and coils Are both swell.
After hours of probing And testing and groping . . . . I think I forgot To get gas.
Through my precognition The electronic ignition For submissions: Send your poem (150 words or less) to editor@ lifestylesafter50.com with the words “Creative Corner” in the subject line.
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Is plugged in and Works just great.
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