My First Truck (Daisy Duke)

A tale about a cowboy and his first truck...

I remember
my first truck
how it looked in the lot
and the memories
I had with it

I remember the first day
I got a speeding ticket
for seeing how fast it could go

It was a 97 red Ram
it wasn't anything spectacular
but to me it was the greatest thing
she was a beauty
and her name was Daisy Duke

Just a V8 engine
and 4 wheel drive
with a cowboy in the driver seat
will turn on a girl
that you had a crush on
since the 7th grade

I remember the night
out by the lake shore
where I talked to my girl
that later left for Houston
how much it hurt
and how I had a friend
that I could talk to
and would never rat on you

I've been in the mud
and on the asphalt
but nothing was the same
without Daise Duke

I remember tearing up
Old Man Wither's fields
and how much trouble
I was in, but what the hell
that girl was sure worth it

I remember the move
out to Amarillo
how I had to let
Carry go
and how I had a picture of her
by the gauges

When I am alone
and had nothing good to do
I'd drive out into the night
thinking of all the times
that I had Daisy Duke.

Author's Note

I haven't gotten my first car/truck yet, but I thought what the hell.
Pic not by me
Reviews are welcome.

Reviews

[Coyote Poetry]

A very good story. A young man and his truck can create some good memories. I like the story in the poem. First vehicle is never forgotten. I had a 1974 Duster. Thank you for the excellent poem.
Coyote

[Sami Khalil]

This was a lovely write dear poet and appreciation for the moments in your life...
Really enjoyable...:)

[horsedreamer]

This is a great write, I can't wait to get my first car, but it WILL be a ford truck. The freedom it brings, so close you can almost taste it. Good job!

[J. F. Charleston]

I know what you mean. I get my license in July. I'm mostly calm while I drive, but my mom freaks out. I'm a good driver it's just her nerves. Thanks for the review.

[horsedreamer]

Haha my mom is paranoid! I'm a freshman and most of my friends are getting their permit but I'm the youngest and don't get mine til January next year ugh......

[J. F. Charleston]

Sorry to hear that. Keep in mind that you give the right of way and use common sense all the time.

[Timeless-Chan]

Your first car is always the best:p Just that sense of freedom that you get! Great write on those emotions! Keep it up!

~Dreamer!

[Rhianne Ney]

We have a lot to remember and the way you placed your feelings in your pen was great.
~Keep writing~