months have flew by, I spent hours, weeks and months getting my car
ready.Working endless hours too.But will it pay off as I wipe the sweat
from by brow,as a long journey I am taking her on and after its done
it is Homeward bound.
I am leaving my family behind ,my fiance and children will be waiting
for me on my return journey with open arms too.
As they understand what this means to me,just me and my car ,
where the road will take us ,I yet to wait and see.
I need to explore the open road ahead ,just me and my car and no
looking back.
My car is packed up ,tent in the boot too ,I m starting my journey
the excitement is to much too,
But as I say my good bye s with one last hug,I focus on road,
to find roads,that I love.
I look at my Nova with a smile on my face ,thinking it s just you
and me and the road ahead ,shit that will do me lets get it done.
This has always been my dream and the story now begins,
So let's hear the engine roaring ,and take in everything I see,
Because in life I may not ever get the chance you see.
I left Prestatyn and hit the road, my dream I clearly see and
the feeling I have inside is pure and simple, its to see how
far I can get in my nova car,it s my pride and joy and the sun
shining on the bonnet, who could ask for more.
as I relax in my seat ,thinking of the places and different people
I will meet along the way,what's this journey going to bring me,
and will I find a different me.
I head down the m6 to Dover, no music needed as I m quite
happy to hear my engine running, I v started my journey
and mood is running on a high ,its the best feeling ever,
I feel so alive and feeling I cannot find a word to express
It's such a sense of freedom and I know feel all my dreams
have come true.
As I get nearer Dover pure elation takes over me as on the
ferry next and closer I will be.
After hours of driving, tiredness takes its toll,but I rest
get fed and watered ready to carry on with my drive.
I m happy its just me and my car and my dreams give me
the drive,to carry on and take different roads and shit
i am loving this just me and my car alone.
I drive of at Calais and drive into France, taking in the picturesque
Views, my heart skips a beat with the beauty my eyes behold.
I decide to to stay for two days here to see all the views and scenery
I will get to see.
Paris is just beautiful and romantic to,I close my eyes for a second
and jo i think of you.
I head for the Arc de Triomphe roundabout which is renown
for crazy french drivers to which I wanted to see ,
I went round that roundabout another tick of my list you see.
It's hard to take all of this in as my body is full of adrenaline,
and I want to go round again.
The driving now catching up with me once more ,so time to
get that tent out and settle for night ,dreaming of what
tommorow will bring and the sights that I will get to see.
I wake up to the birds singing,and my face I feel a smile
another day,another drive ,just me and my car to which
is parked at the side.
I look up to the sky and its so blue ,the sun shining down
as the beams hit my face.
It's time to move on and get on the road ,a long drive ahead,
to which the day holds.
As I drive into Germany, the roads are clear and straight.
I also notice no speed limits,now this is my race.
My foot hits the accelerator,and speed picks up,
the pure exhilarating, my body pick up.
The open road ahead just me and my car ,
but it feels so bloody good.
The Autobahn ,the german moterways for anyone who loves
to drive ,is such a perfect place.
As the day goes on its time to pull up again
and get that tent out to lay my weary head.
But as I shut my eyes and think about my day,
my car has gone above and beyond and got me through
another day.
She may a old girl, but hard worked has gone in,and paid of
Volumes, as no rattle or noise has,she made since
our journey began.
I look at her and think, its me and you again tomorrow,
and what will the day bring.
I wake again ,ready to hit the road again ,heading for the
Nurburgring the most dangerous race track in the world.
As my excitement grows,the adrenaline in my blood
kicks in again.
I v decided to spend three days there ,because this is
my biggest dream.
Again my foot hits the accelerater again ,I know the place
I need to get too ,the thought of driving round the track,
fills me with enchantment and delecation,
Because I know where I m heading and I m on a high.
just me and my car try and sit back and enjoy the ride.
I pull up yet again, another long drive and just look
at the breath taking scenery ,as I sit and unwind
How beautiful it is ,I v travelled so many miles ,
but it has been worth it just to see this.
Time to rest again as tommorow is the big day ,
as me and my car are going on the race track ,
to do something all my hard work I hope pays
off so far.
my eyes are,so tired from looking at the open roads,
but this will always be a special memory that my heart holds.
I am awaken in the morning, by the best noise my ears have
heard ,of cars going round the track ,listening to there engines
tear,the burning of the tyres that are racing round is music to
my ears ,and not long now till my turn ,my dream will be fulilled.
it will be just me and my car ,how far can I push her,
not long and I will know.
I get ready and get into my car ,my nova that has brought me so far.
I hid the acceleration, my foot hits the floor hard,I m taking corners,
with so much power.
My adrenaline is higher than ever before ,this is a feeling I have
never felt ,I don t want it to stop I want to carry on .
Can I push my nova to another lap again.will she take the pressure
that I push her at.
Again I get ready and put my faith in her and really push her harder
to a place she has never known.
She does the second lap with no trouble at all ,and now time to take
the last lap but I v got to remember, I need her to take me home.
So third lap comes and I push her even more to take her way out
of her comfort zone ,this is a place unknown.
my blood pumping through my body with so much speed,
but together I know we can do it ,and with extra speed,
I really push pass her limit, my tyres are burning out,
But my nova did it,and lived another day ,three laps of that circuit,
she pulled out her hat today.all that hard work on her and so many hours
spent ,she did me proud its time for her to rest as homeward bound
tommorow ,she needs to rest.
I awake and pack my tent,thinking of the things I v done
and people that I met.
The lows ,the highs ,the picturesque views and the journey
I've been on has been my biggest dream come true ,and
one I always thought I would never have the chance to do.
I've grown and learnt along the way ,if you put your mind
to anything, you will always find away.
Driving home I take the route de Napoleon,
with more great views to take in ,this will be something
I've achieved , which has been so memorable too.
I eventually pull up outside my home and take a look at you.
my nova car went on a journey with me ,I v come back a
stonger person spending some time alone.
moral to this poem is never give up,work hard and you
too can make all your dreams come true.
I take one last look at my Nova ,and said you did me proud.
And as I turn and look behind me ,my family standing there,
my fiance and my children come running up to me
we are all wrapped up in one big hug as they mean the world
to me.
my last glance back as I close our front door,I look and smile
at my Nova ,because we came so far.
Lee I hope I ve done your journey justice, in my poem,
in the way I ve expressed your journey in your car.
Because I know how much it meant to you ,
but Son I have really tried and this poem is devoted to you.
Because you and your 30 year old Nova ,really did keep up
the pace,and so did you.
©
©janine
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