Cars just want to have a driver. |
It all started when we decided to buy a new car; they all drove down the street, some of them drove from afar. Sedans and coupes for us to see; they all blew their horns and then they uttered a plea: “Fancy leather, chrome wheels, do drive me.” We looked out to the street and we saw a shiny Kia; there was a Buick Regal, and we said, “Momma Mia.” The cars paraded past our view; there were some that even tooted, “How do you do?” “Keyless entry, V-six, turn my key.” How they knew of our intent, we remain quite dumbfounded; here we were, simple people, yet we were auto-hounded. Headlights upon us, grinning grill; on the street a line of pleading automobile: “Automatic, fine sound, you will agree.” There was a Honda Civic, we saw a Chevy Blazer, up drove a foreign sports car that was sharp as a laser. Nissan, Ford and a white Camry; with their motors running they continued their plea: “Clear coat finish, smooth ride, luxury.” And there was even one that dwarfed all the other autos; it was a truck with raised wheels, wearing those painted mottos. Dodge Hemi, an imposing RAM; it was comical to see the compact cars scram: “Running panels, flat bed, come and see.” We thanked them for their interest, then waved as they departed; one mid-size was delighted, so we helped get him started. Then with aplomb yet still carefree, came a little Smart*, who then asserted with glee: “Great gas savings, good price, do drive me.” Lines 30 *Smart, which makes micro-cars, is an automotive branch of Daimler AG, headquartered in Germany. |