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Madame Chipmunk
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since 2001-12-05

Posts 8296
Michigan

0 posted 2002-09-19 12:34 PM

~Gasoline Dreams~

With a new coat of makeup
lipsticked and polished
having dined on her favorite meal
of gasoline dreams
"well preserved" as they say
this old lady purrs softly
as she glides down the highway of life
and into the memories
of those who knew her well
when she glistened
fresh and brand new
~

Lyra

copyright2002 Lyra Nesius

"poetry is life distilled" Gwendolyn Brooks

[This message has been edited by Madame Chipmunk (09-19-2002 10:04 PM).]

Duncan
Member Ascendant

since 2001-08-07

Posts 5455

1 posted 2002-09-19 12:50 PM

Funny, cause sometimes I'll see an old car like that and I wonder about the person that first owned it. Musta been a great feeling!

BluesSerenade
Member Patricius

since 2001-10-23

Posts 10549
By the Seaside

2 posted 2002-09-19 02:13 AM

Madame~ YOU are truly a classic!!
And always so well tuned. Hugs Lyra~

Toerag
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since 1999-07-29

Posts 5622
Ala bam a

3 posted 2002-09-19 07:44 AM

Duncan....it was Balladeer...He bought one just like this when he was 36, brand new. Chippie...good write, nice car....glad you're feelin' better..

Seymour Tabin
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since 1999-07-07

Posts 31720
Tamarac Fla

4 posted 2002-09-19 08:01 AM

Lyra,
You want me to say your a classic. LOL

Interloper

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since 2000-11-06

Posts 8369
Deep in the heart

5 posted 2002-09-19 10:02 AM

Like fine wine, you just get better and better, Lyra

Fool, said my Muse to me, look in thy heart and write.

passing shadows
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since 1999-08-26

Posts 45577
displaced

6 posted 2002-09-19 10:04 AM

smiling ear to ear...

Pilgrimage
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since 2001-12-04

Posts 3945
Texas, USA

7 posted 2002-09-19 10:07 AM

What a neat way of looking at it!

Nan(Pilgrim variety)

Earth Angel
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since 2002-08-27

Posts 40215
Realms of Light

8 posted 2002-09-19 10:09 AM

Madame Chipmunk---I just adore this new photo of yourself! tehe

May I add, that I loved this delightful poetic surprise!

~ may sunny delights fill your day! ~
EA

Mistletoe Angel

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since 2000-12-17

Posts 32816
Portland, Oregon

9 posted 2002-09-19 11:16 AM

(giggles in delight) And when you just want to be with that nostalgia and cruise down the lonely road, who could blame Sammy Hager that he can't drive 55? LOL! This is cute and wonderful, sweet friend, though I never got to grow up during these times I can feel te spirit and freedom of that time, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Lyra, thank you for sharing!

May love and light alway shine upon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton

"Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..."

Shakira

Ceinwyn
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since 2000-07-09

Posts 2175
VA

10 posted 2002-09-19 12:04 PM

Aww Sweet Lady Chipmunk!! Loved it..bright red..I don't know whatelse to say..I'm not in the best of moods..but made me stop crying for awhile..

Kristen

If at first you don't succeed destroy all the evidence that you tried.

NewEnglandlazurlu
Member Rara Avis

since 2002-01-04

Posts 7470
A Mountain Paradise

11 posted 2002-09-19 04:00 PM

A very classic car and just love the bright red. Sadly, they don't make 'em like this anymore.

I had a lot of fun with this. Hope each day finds you feeling better and stronger.

The PiP'ster's prayers are going to get you to FL even if it wears our knees raw.

Hugs, Marti

Every now and then take a good look at something not made
with hands -- a mountain, a star, the power of the ocean.
There will come to you wisdom,

ThisDiamond
Member Rara Avis

since 2002-02-22

Posts 9353
Michigan, USA

12 posted 2002-09-19 07:19 PM

Lyra!
Is this the "Baby"? David must be so proud!
Great poem. ThisDiamond

SmartChick
Member Rara Avis

since 2001-09-23

Posts 7081
On A Journey To The Unknown

13 posted 2002-09-19 09:48 PM

Beautiful poem, Lyra!

ShadowRider
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since 2001-07-14

Posts 1038
USA

14 posted 2002-09-19 10:06 PM

can't wait to hear your responses on the story behind this one, MunkSter! Give Give! hehehe

Classic lines
with chrome finish

the poem i mean.
jeff

Madame Chipmunk
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since 2001-12-05

Posts 8296
Michigan

15 posted 2002-09-19 10:08 PM

Thanks Duncan... I have always bought new cars for myself... but, when my son was in high school, we bought him a used Geo Spectrum, and on the title...it had the history of ownership and it just so happened that the very first owner of that car was someone who had worked for me about 15 yrs earlier. Life really does travel strangely sometimes, doesn't it?

~ hugs from a chipmunk with wheels

Lyra

copyright2002 Lyra Nesius

"poetry is life distilled" Gwendolyn Brooks

Madame Chipmunk
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since 2001-12-05

Posts 8296
Michigan

16 posted 2002-09-19 10:09 PM

Thanks so much, Lori...
Now that was SOME compliment!!!!! Do you really think I am a car?

~ loving hugs

Lyra

copyright2002 Lyra Nesius

"poetry is life distilled" Gwendolyn Brooks

Madame Chipmunk
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since 2001-12-05

Posts 8296
Michigan

17 posted 2002-09-19 10:11 PM

Thanks so much, Mr.Toe...
I too, am glad that I am feeling better...
and I hope that you do too really soon...
In the meantime, I hold you in my prayers.

~ loving hugs

Lyra

copyright2002 Lyra Nesius

"poetry is life distilled" Gwendolyn Brooks

Madame Chipmunk
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since 2001-12-05

Posts 8296
Michigan

18 posted 2002-09-19 10:12 PM

A classic what, Sy?
David says I'm a classic Jewish American Princess... I guess you can say that about me.
I am looking forward to meeting you soon.

~ loving chipmunk hugs

Lyra

copyright2002 Lyra Nesius

"poetry is life distilled" Gwendolyn Brooks

Madame Chipmunk
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since 2001-12-05

Posts 8296
Michigan

19 posted 2002-09-19 10:14 PM

Thanks so much, Interloper...
I look different to all of you than the person I see in the mirror...
She doesn't look anything like wine... or a car...LOL

~ hugs and grins

Lyra

copyright2002 Lyra Nesius

"poetry is life distilled" Gwendolyn Brooks

Madame Chipmunk
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Posts 8296
Michigan

20 posted 2002-09-19 10:15 PM

Thanks so much, Dixie...
Big

and lots of hugs too!

Lyra

copyright2002 Lyra Nesius

"poetry is life distilled" Gwendolyn Brooks

Madame Chipmunk
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since 2001-12-05

Posts 8296
Michigan

21 posted 2002-09-19 10:17 PM

Thanks so much, Nan...
There was an old car show in Kalamazoo the other day, and these old ladies were all over the city... They sure have aged gracefully.

~ loving chipmunk hugs

Lyra

copyright2002 Lyra Nesius

"poetry is life distilled" Gwendolyn Brooks

Madame Chipmunk
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Posts 8296
Michigan

22 posted 2002-09-19 10:18 PM

Thanks so much, Linda...
Yes, I have always looked really good in red... don'tcha think?

~ hugs and grins

Lyra

copyright2002 Lyra Nesius

"poetry is life distilled" Gwendolyn Brooks

Madame Chipmunk
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since 2001-12-05

Posts 8296
Michigan

23 posted 2002-09-19 10:20 PM

Thanks so much, Noah...
When I was in 3rd grade, one of our neighbors had a car that looked a lot like this one. Its so interesting how styles change... I remember my dad having a chevy with huge tail fins. I wish I had a picture of that one.

~ loving chipmunk hugs

Lyra

copyright2002 Lyra Nesius

"poetry is life distilled" Gwendolyn Brooks

Madame Chipmunk
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Posts 8296
Michigan

24 posted 2002-09-19 10:21 PM

Thanks Kristen...
I'm sure glad that I was able to cheer you up a bit... I hope things get better...

hugs and a grin to cheer you

Lyra

copyright2002 Lyra Nesius

"poetry is life distilled" Gwendolyn Brooks

Madame Chipmunk
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since 2001-12-05

Posts 8296
Michigan

25 posted 2002-09-19 10:24 PM

Thanks so much, Marti...
I'm so glad you enjoyed the poem...
As of now, I am definitely planning to go to Fla. But I am taking my crutches, my cane and even my walker with me, so its a good thing we're driving.
Now... I hope that it stays fairly warm because I have to wear dresses as I can't bend my leg enough to get into jeans or slacks just yet.

~ hugs from a Florida bound chipmunk

Lyra

copyright2002 Lyra Nesius

"poetry is life distilled" Gwendolyn Brooks

Madame Chipmunk
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Posts 8296
Michigan

26 posted 2002-09-19 10:26 PM

Thanks so much, Kathy...
Yep... this is our baby. She looks a little bit like each of us...
I might be crazy, but that car actually looks like she has a smile on her face...

~ hugs and grins

Lyra

copyright2002 Lyra Nesius

"poetry is life distilled" Gwendolyn Brooks

Madame Chipmunk
Member Rara Avis

since 2001-12-05

Posts 8296
Michigan

27 posted 2002-09-19 10:27 PM

Thanks so much, Sue...
I hope you are feeling much better.

~ loving hugs

Lyra

copyright2002 Lyra Nesius

"poetry is life distilled" Gwendolyn Brooks

Madame Chipmunk
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since 2001-12-05

Posts 8296
Michigan

28 posted 2002-09-19 10:30 PM

Thanks Jeff... Sorry to disappoint you, but there's no deep story behind the poem.
I just happened to see this pretty car while flipping through webshots, and I remembered that a neighbor had one when I was a little kid. He was a young man, probably in his late 20's or early 30's, but I was about 7 years old and he just seemed so sharp to me... and he was always driving this red convertable and bringing his dates back to his apartment...
It just got some gears turning... thats all

~ old Munkster hugs

Lyra

copyright2002 Lyra Nesius

"poetry is life distilled" Gwendolyn Brooks

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