Month: August 2020

Goodbye my friend…

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This is my car.

I love my car.

But its just a car right? Not to me. This car has been my stardust, sparkle-blue travel companion for 12 years. The stories it could tell of family and friendships and the deep, meaningful conversations had; of extraordinarily loud singalongs; of tearful getaways; of muddy and dusty fields and festivals; of over-packed long haul journeys and late night drives home.

My silent servant, always ready and waiting – even if in the past couple of years it has not always been as able – to whisk me off and away on adventures, errands and commutes. Constant and faithful, comforting and warm (or cool in the Summer), I have relied on this hatchback helpmate. Even when I have mistreated it, rushed it around too fast, bumped it into kerbs and left empty packets of crisps and brioche rolls all over the floor, it has always been there for me.

Today I had it valeted and after months of cleanly neglect it is now looking resplendent in the blistering sunshine; its twinkly star-shimmer paint glinting spectacularly. It looks lovely, as if it is all dressed up for a special occasion.

There is however, no wedding or party or festival to go to. Having just bought a new car,  this one is being replaced and I find that my heart is hurting.

I wish I could let it know how much I appreciate all it has done for me, for keeping me company and safe for over a decade. I dread leaving it behind and I worry about its feelings of rejection and loss.

Isn’t that silly? Isn’t that ridiculous?

Oh we never know where life will take us
I know it’s just a ride on the wheel.
And we never know when death will shake us
And we wonder how it will feel.
So goodbye my friend
I know I’ll never see you again
But the time together through all the years
Will take away these tears
It’s OK now…
Goodbye my friend
                                        Linda Rondstat and Aaron Neville