Tune Up

when she’s running a little rough
slow to get started
with the occasional sputter and cough
i shut her down and put her on the rack
for a bit of a tune up

when she’s running a little rough
it usually means she just needs a little attention

so i pull out my toolkit
oilcan and a bucket of grease
loosen her parts
lube her tubes
warm her up nice and slow

i pull every lever
twist her knobs and push her buttons

lube her chassis
gap her plugs
polish her hubcaps
just right she
she purrs like a kitten on crack

i push pull and tweak
drill and screw

open her throttle
goose the gas
feather the brake
when she’s in top gear
i just can’t stop

when she’s humming
something happens to me
pressure builds until i blow my gasket
she smiles
perfectly in tune

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