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The Wheel Deal

A Teenage Tale of Auto Elation

By The PenPalPublished 4 months ago 2 min read
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In the land of teenage dreams, where freedom calls,

A boy named Tim, with heart aflutter, stands tall.

For on this day, a monumental decree,

Tim's getting his first car – oh, what jubilee!

With pockets full of hope and a hint of trepidation,

Tim sets off to find his ultimate liberation.

Through Craigslist and old ads, he scours the net,

In search of a chariot, a ride he won't forget.

Finally, he finds it, a beater of a car,

A rusty old sedan that's seen battles afar.

He revs the engine, a cough and a sputter,

But to Tim, it's a symphony – oh, what a nutter!

Now comes the dance of negotiation and charm,

Tim haggles and pleads, trying to keep calm.

With a handshake and a grin, the deal is sealed tight,

The car is his, oh what a glorious sight!

With keys in hand and a heart full of glee,

Tim takes to the road, feeling wild and free.

He grips the wheel, his knuckles turning white,

As he navigates the streets, his future shining bright.

But oh, the quirks of his new metal steed,

A stereo that groans, and brakes that plead.

The windshield wipers dance to a beat of their own,

Yet Tim's love for his car has surely grown.

With friends in tow, they cruise the town,

Music blaring, laughter all around.

A road trip adventure, they'll never forget,

In Tim's trusty jalopy, they're all set.

So, here's to Tim and his first car affair,

A tale of laughter, mishaps, and care.

His wheels may be wonky, his engine a clatter,

But the joy of the ride is all that matters.

For every teen who dreams of the open road,

And the freedom a first car can surely bestow,

May your journey be merry, your memories grand,

In the wacky, wonderful world of car ownership land.

With keys in hand and a heart full of glee,

Tim takes to the road, feeling wild and free.

He grips the wheel, his knuckles turning white,

As he navigates the streets, his future shining bright.

But oh, the quirks of his new metal steed,

A stereo that groans, and brakes that plead.

The windshield wipers dance to a beat of their own,

Yet Tim's love for his car has surely grown.

With friends in tow, they cruise the town,

Music blaring, laughter all around.

A road trip adventure, they'll never forget,

In Tim's trusty jalopy, they're all set.

The engine sputters, the horn lets out a honk,

As they pass by strangers, some smile, some gawk.

But Tim couldn't care, he's living the dream,

In his very first car, life's not what it seems.

So, here's to Tim and his first car affair,

A tale of laughter, mishaps, and care.

His wheels may be wonky, his engine a clatter,

But the joy of the ride is all that matters.

For every teen who dreams of the open road,

And the freedom a first car can surely bestow,

May your journey be merry, your memories grand,

In the wacky, wonderful world of car ownership land

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  • Test4 months ago

    Fantastic poem!

  • Anna 4 months ago

    I'm impressed!! Love it!🥰🫶🫶🫶

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