such a long time ago
and yet it is so clear.
i see so vividly,
my love of my dreams.

she was so beautiful
in her blood red array.
i loved her so badly
i felt hurt in a way.

i paid her to please me
on most saturdays' nights.
pushing speed insanely
delighting me mainly.

one day i was careless
and i had let her down,
was slow on reflexes,
could not stop her in time.

she purred like a kitten
after each change of oil.
renewing her sparkplugs
we made a lovely show.

she was my first motor,
sixty-five BHP.
her name was a FIAT
made me happy you see.