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<paragraph keywords="car"> | <paragraph keywords="car"> | ||
<poem> | <poem> | ||
A at the start was an Automobile. | <b>A</b> at the start was an Automobile. | ||
It answers to motor car, just as you feel. | ::: It answers to motor car, just as you feel. | ||
</poem> | </poem> | ||
</paragraph> | </paragraph> | ||
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<paragraph keywords="car part"> | <paragraph keywords="car part"> | ||
<poem> | <poem> | ||
B is the Brake that gives you control. | <b>B</b> is the Brake that gives you control. | ||
If the Bubble Breaks you, you're in a Big hole. | ::: If the Bubble Breaks you, you're in a Big hole. | ||
</poem> | </poem> | ||
</paragraph> | </paragraph> | ||
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<paragraph keywords="car part, speed"> | <paragraph keywords="car part, speed"> | ||
<poem> | <poem> | ||
C stands for Cylinder, and your Chauffeur, | <b>C</b> stands for Cylinder, and your Chauffeur, | ||
Who takes many Chances at sixty-five per. | ::: Who takes many Chances at sixty-five per. | ||
</poem> | </poem> | ||
</paragraph> | </paragraph> | ||
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<paragraph keywords=""> | <paragraph keywords=""> | ||
<poem> | <poem> | ||
D is the up-to-Date Dealer serene, | <b>D</b> is the up-to-Date Dealer serene, | ||
the Dance that he leads you about the machine. | ::: And the Dance that he leads you about the machine. | ||
</poem> | </poem> | ||
</paragraph> | </paragraph> | ||
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<paragraph keywords=""> | <paragraph keywords=""> | ||
<poem> | <poem> | ||
E is Experience for young and old; | <b>E</b> is Experience for young and old; | ||
We pay dearly for it, and often are sold. | ::: We pay dearly for it, and often are sold. | ||
</poem> | </poem> | ||
</paragraph> | </paragraph> | ||
<paragraph keywords=""> | <paragraph keywords=""> | ||
<poem> | <poem> | ||
F is the Factory where you will find | <b>F</b> is the Factory where you will find | ||
It is Foolish to Fuss, if they're four months behind. | ::: It is Foolish to Fuss, if they're four months behind. | ||
</poem> | </poem> | ||
</paragraph> | </paragraph> | ||
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<paragraph keywords="gasoline, infrastructure"> | <paragraph keywords="gasoline, infrastructure"> | ||
<poem> | <poem> | ||
G is Garage | <b>G</b> is Garage, and the God, Gasoline, | ||
Who Guides all his subjects, yet never is seen. | ::: Who Guides all his subjects, yet never is seen. | ||
</poem> | </poem> | ||
</paragraph> | </paragraph> | ||
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<paragraph keywords="law, speed"> | <paragraph keywords="law, speed"> | ||
<poem> | <poem> | ||
H is H. P., your Heaven and Hell | <b>H</b> is H. P., your Heaven and Hell. | ||
What pace are you making? The police can tell. | ::: What pace are you making? The police can tell. | ||
</poem> | </poem> | ||
</paragraph> | </paragraph> | ||
<paragraph keywords="car part"> | <paragraph keywords="car part"> | ||
<poem> | <poem> | ||
I is Ignition, Insurance and Ice. | <b>I</b> is Ignition, Insurance and Ice. | ||
These three you must have on an expert's advice. | ::: These three you must have on an expert's advice. | ||
</poem> | </poem> | ||
</paragraph> | </paragraph> | ||
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<paragraph keywords="car part, risk, speed"> | <paragraph keywords="car part, risk, speed"> | ||
<poem> | <poem> | ||
J might stand now for a new Jeremiah | <b>J</b> might stand now for a new Jeremiah, | ||
Who foretells disasters by flame, speed, or tire. | ::: Who foretells disasters by flame, speed, or tire. | ||
</poem> | </poem> | ||
</paragraph> | </paragraph> | ||
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<paragraph keywords="car"> | <paragraph keywords="car"> | ||
<poem> | <poem> | ||
K stands for all Kinds of cars on the mart. | <b>K</b> stands for all Kinds of cars on the mart. | ||
To pick the Kingpin would take cleverest art. | ::: To pick the Kingpin would take cleverest art. | ||
</poem> | </poem> | ||
</paragraph> | </paragraph> | ||
<paragraph keywords="car, law"> | <paragraph keywords="car, law"> | ||
<poem> | <poem> | ||
L stands for License, and Lawyer, and Lie— | <b>L</b> stands for License, and Lawyer, and Lie— | ||
You're in touch with them all when an auto you buy. | ::: You're in touch with them all when an auto you buy. | ||
</poem> | </poem> | ||
</paragraph> | </paragraph> | ||
<paragraph keywords="car model, road"> | <paragraph keywords="car, car model, road, map"> | ||
<poem> | <poem> | ||
M is the Model you choose with great care, | <b>M</b> is the Model you choose with great care, | ||
The Map that you follow for roads that aren’t there. | ::: The Map that you follow for roads that aren’t there. | ||
</poem> | </poem> | ||
</paragraph> | </paragraph> | ||
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<paragraph keywords="car, law"> | <paragraph keywords="car, law"> | ||
<poem> | <poem> | ||
N is the Number attached to your car | <b>N</b> is the Number attached to your car, | ||
And the Name (not a rose) that proclaims it a star. | ::: And the Name (not a rose) that proclaims it a star. | ||
</poem> | </poem> | ||
</paragraph> | </paragraph> | ||
<paragraph keywords="metaphor, oil"> | <paragraph keywords="metaphor, oil"> | ||
<poem> | <poem> | ||
O is the Oil used for food and for drink | <b>O</b> is the Oil used for food and for drink, | ||
By this Ogre, half human, the real missing link. | ::: By this Ogre, half human, the real missing link. | ||
</poem> | </poem> | ||
</paragraph> | </paragraph> | ||
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<paragraph keywords=""> | <paragraph keywords=""> | ||
<poem> | <poem> | ||
P stands for "Plain Clothes Men" always about. | <b>P</b> stands for "Plain Clothes Men" always about. | ||
Police you can spot. For the others, watch out. | ::: Police you can spot. For the others, watch out. | ||
</poem> | </poem> | ||
</paragraph> | </paragraph> | ||
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<paragraph keywords=""> | <paragraph keywords=""> | ||
<poem> | <poem> | ||
Q is the Quest for a feminine hat | <b>Q</b> is the Quest for a feminine hat, | ||
That will stay on the head, and have style, and all that. | ::: That will stay on the head, and have style, and all that. | ||
</poem> | </poem> | ||
</paragraph> | </paragraph> | ||
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<paragraph keywords="law"> | <paragraph keywords="law"> | ||
<poem> | <poem> | ||
R stands foe Rules which must be obeyed | <b>R</b> stands foe Rules which must be obeyed, | ||
And the Races we win,—in our dreams, I'm afraid. | ::: And the Races we win,—in our dreams, I'm afraid. | ||
</poem> | </poem> | ||
</paragraph> | </paragraph> | ||
<paragraph keywords=""> | <paragraph keywords=""> | ||
<poem> | <poem> | ||
S means the Songs that we sing late at night, | <b>S</b> means the Songs that we sing late at night, | ||
As the Search light weaves Shadows, now ghostly, now bright. | ::: As the Search light weaves Shadows, now ghostly, now bright. | ||
</poem> | </poem> | ||
</paragraph> | </paragraph> | ||
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<paragraph keywords="car part"> | <paragraph keywords="car part"> | ||
<poem> | <poem> | ||
T is the Tonneau for five, three or two. | <b>T</b> is the Tonneau for five, three or two. | ||
If a Tack finds your Tire, it’s all up with you. | ::: If a Tack finds your Tire, it’s all up with you. | ||
</poem> | </poem> | ||
</paragraph> | </paragraph> | ||
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<paragraph keywords="car, law"> | <paragraph keywords="car, law"> | ||
<poem> | <poem> | ||
U is the Unruly, and also Uncertain. | <b>U</b> is the Unruly, and also Uncertain. | ||
On the manners of autos and maids drop the curtain. | ::: On the manners of autos and maids drop the curtain. | ||
</poem> | </poem> | ||
</paragraph> | </paragraph> | ||
<paragraph keywords=""> | <paragraph keywords=""> | ||
<poem> | <poem> | ||
V is Vibration—in sunshine, in gale, | <b>V</b> is Vibration—in sunshine, in gale, | ||
It's with us like goggles, or long auto Veil. | ::: It's with us like goggles, or long auto Veil. | ||
</poem> | </poem> | ||
</paragraph> | </paragraph> | ||
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<paragraph keywords="car part"> | <paragraph keywords="car part"> | ||
<poem> | <poem> | ||
W stands for Weight, and all kinds of Wheels. | <b>W</b> stands for Weight, and all kinds of Wheels. | ||
(Not Wheels in your head, or Weight in your heels) | ::: (Not Wheels in your head, or Weight in your heels) | ||
</poem> | </poem> | ||
</paragraph> | </paragraph> | ||
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<paragraph keywords="car, risk"> | <paragraph keywords="car, risk"> | ||
<poem> | <poem> | ||
X is Xcess. Pray keep well in hand, | <b>X</b> is Xcess. Pray keep well in hand, | ||
For motor-car maniacs people the land. | ::: For motor-car maniacs people the land. | ||
</poem> | </poem> | ||
</paragraph> | </paragraph> | ||
<paragraph keywords="affect, speed"> | <paragraph keywords="affect, speed"> | ||
<poem> | <poem> | ||
Y stands for Yearnings to go far and fast. | <b>Y</b> stands for Yearnings to go far and fast. | ||
O bright Yellow Moon! we'll reach you at last. | ::: O bright Yellow Moon! we'll reach you at last. | ||
</poem> | </poem> | ||
</paragraph> | </paragraph> | ||
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<paragraph keywords="car, skill"> | <paragraph keywords="car, skill"> | ||
<poem> | <poem> | ||
Z is the Zany so puffed up with Zeal, | <b>Z</b> is the Zany so puffed up with Zeal, | ||
That he thinks has mastered the automobile. | ::: That he thinks he has mastered the automobile. | ||
</poem> | </poem> | ||
</paragraph> | </paragraph> | ||
Latest revision as of 21:45, 16 July 2024
| Author | Weeks, Carrie Foote |
|---|---|
| Genre | Poetry |
| Journal or Book | The Outing Magazine |
| Publisher | - |
| Year of Publication | 1906 |
| Pages | 687 |
| Additional information | - |
A at the start was an Automobile.
It answers to motor car, just as you feel.
B is the Brake that gives you control.
If the Bubble Breaks you, you're in a Big hole.
D is the up-to-Date Dealer serene,
And the Dance that he leads you about the machine.
E is Experience for young and old;
We pay dearly for it, and often are sold.
F is the Factory where you will find
It is Foolish to Fuss, if they're four months behind.
G is Garage, and the God, Gasoline,
Who Guides all his subjects, yet never is seen.
I is Ignition, Insurance and Ice.
These three you must have on an expert's advice.
J might stand now for a new Jeremiah,
Who foretells disasters by flame, speed, or tire.
K stands for all Kinds of cars on the mart.
To pick the Kingpin would take cleverest art.
L stands for License, and Lawyer, and Lie—
You're in touch with them all when an auto you buy.
M is the Model you choose with great care,
The Map that you follow for roads that aren’t there.
O is the Oil used for food and for drink,
By this Ogre, half human, the real missing link.
P stands for "Plain Clothes Men" always about.
Police you can spot. For the others, watch out.
Q is the Quest for a feminine hat,
That will stay on the head, and have style, and all that.
R stands foe Rules which must be obeyed,
And the Races we win,—in our dreams, I'm afraid.
S means the Songs that we sing late at night,
As the Search light weaves Shadows, now ghostly, now bright.
T is the Tonneau for five, three or two.
If a Tack finds your Tire, it’s all up with you.
V is Vibration—in sunshine, in gale,
It's with us like goggles, or long auto Veil.
W stands for Weight, and all kinds of Wheels.
(Not Wheels in your head, or Weight in your heels)
Y stands for Yearnings to go far and fast.
O bright Yellow Moon! we'll reach you at last.
