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TUNE-UPS?
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Believe it or not - this was set to be an actual 'Poem'
with Rhyme - mostly Lines C & D.

Yet another 'Goofy' Idea from Yours Truly!

This Year - Had an actual 'Tune-Up' Done - complete Physical, with EEG, Sonograms, and all the 'Trimmings!'

At SEVENTY now - the ole 'Motor' is still Tickin' -
But, Trust me - there's been Many a 'Lickin!'




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TUNE-UP?

© - Tom Hyland - 11/7/10

Car Versus Human Body -
‘Check Engine Light’
Several Symptoms May Cause This -
Ditto On Your Carcass!

When ‘Brand-Spankin’ New’ -
Both Need A Gentle ‘Run-In Period’ -
In Early Years - Normal ‘Wear And Tear’ -
Result In A Few ‘Dings’ - Here And There!

Those Which Get Into ‘Sports’ -
Usually Have More ‘Dents And Bruises’ -
But - Good ‘Routine Maintenance’ -
Helps To Avoid ‘Major Problems’ - Perchance!

‘Check-Ups’ And ‘Tune-Ups’ -
On a Periodic Basis Are Wise.
Often ‘Additives’ Are Prescribed - Like Green Tea -
Some ‘Herbs And Tonics’ Act Like - STP!

‘Check Oil Light’ - Very Important!
While One Runs On ‘Oil And Water’
And The Two Don’t Mix -
That’s Why Both Have ‘Dip-Sticks!’

As The Years Roll By -
And Higher Mileage Does Occur -
More Maladies Arise - Like Aches And Pains -
“Brake Jobs’ And ‘Podiatrists’ Are Normal Banes!

Both The ‘Engine’ And The ‘Heart’ Are Critical -
At About ‘One Hundred Thousand Miles’ -
Sometimes Many Need New ‘Timing Chains’ -
‘Over-The-Hill’ - ‘Performance’ Wanes!

Sometimes ‘Vanity’ Persists -
Some ‘Owners’ Spend Money On ‘Face-Lifts’ -
New ‘Paint Job’ Or New ‘Outfits’ -
Or Other Such - ‘Tune-Up Kits!’

Set Of ‘Tires’ Or New ‘Shoes’ -
Often Helps To - ‘Chase Away The Blues!’
‘Lookin’ Good!’ - That’s The ‘Ticket’ -
‘Fill ‘Er Up’ At The ‘Spigot!’

Ultimately Though - When the ‘Race is Run’ -
‘Ole Silver’ Or ‘Goldie’ Has Had Enough ‘Sun’ -
‘Retirement’ Or ‘Trade-In’ Comes Too Fast -
‘All Good Things Come To An End’ - At Last!

So - As Each Reaches Its ‘Mansion In The Sky’ -
Ours Is Not To - ‘Reason Why?’
No Matter Whether We Were A Chevie or A Ford -
‘Smile The While’ - As You Meet ‘The Lord!’

© - TKH.





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 Reviews of "TUNE-UPS?"
Reviewed by Ed Matlack
Reviewed on November 8, 2010
My breasts have been inspected,
My dipstick in & out of many a hole,
My life brought back from the edge,
Thank you God & Tom for this fun reminder,
Of how old we all are & are not...ed

Reviewed by Mr. Ed
Reviewed on November 8, 2010
I guess I'm lucky - both my old Ford, and me, are still runnin (although we both move a little slower these days).

Reviewed by Stephen Cherring
Reviewed on November 7, 2010
Now there's nout wrong with this. Well done that poet.

Reviewed by Chantilly Lace (Reader)
Reviewed on November 7, 2010
Oh my..sometimes things never change sweet TK what can I say ..woohoooooooooooooooooooo..miss ya..as always a pure pleasure to read you..stay safe and well..Hugss,much love coming your way darlin....


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