Ratty Jeep Poem by Richard Noggin

I am mocked at work
For driving a Jeep with 179,000 miles
As the earth begins to freeze
I must bundle up to protect myself
From the cool air
As it sneaks through the slight opening of the canvas top
I am asked the question
Why drive a automobile that’s aged 10 years
That is rusted
That has a busted radio
I never reply
But instead answer the question within myself
I drive that Jeep
Because it’s paid off
Because I come from humble beginnings
Because I am not afraid to admit I was poor
Oh, I could purchase a new car
I could have new seats and a radio that works
But I would be running
From what has built my character
What has forged me into the
Person I am today
A man that knows what hard work is
A man that has earned what he has with
His two hands
That ratty Jeep reminds me
That the underdogs of life do win occasionally
No one expects me to succeed
But I prove them each day
As I start my day
With that long cold drive to work