Trade in Value
Trade In Value
by Teresa Kanago
My other body is a Porsche,
with sleek lines and perky headlights,
a leisure vehicle,
perfect for mysterious assignations
in silk by Christian Dior.
This station wagon you see is just a loaner,
With dings in the trunk and doors,
a hard worker,
Useful for hauling kids and large dogs
while my other body is being detailed.
-refers from “the Dior woman” in Rose Hunter’s poem Walking into The Wynn, Las Vegas and You Are Stitched Into
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Richard Allen Taylor
April 7, 2011
Great! I love this poem.
CGHill
April 7, 2011
A metaphor I, in my current tractor-like state, can greatly appreciate.
Debbie
April 8, 2011
Oh this was too wonderful. I look like my car . .. peeling paint and rust. I don’t think detailing will work. Thank you!!!
Sherry Chandler
April 8, 2011
Oh this is brilliant! Love those perky headlights. A poem with a laugh and a serious message. Excellent.
Teresa Kanago
April 8, 2011
Thank you! I’m so glad you enjoyed it. I look forward to submitting more work here.