Only college seniors were allowed
cars on campus in those ancient days.
Four guys, Juniors, searched car lots and found
just the thing, a ’47 hearse,
Pontiac, straight 8, just fifty bucks
each. A Senior said he’d claim the beast
legally was his. Quadruple dates
were the thing: one couple in the seat,
driving, six would lounge on pillows where
caskets usually rode. Of course, at times
two young people would kiss, death be damned.
Steve’s Hearse
- Steve Shoemaker, Urbana, IL, July 1, 2016
Enjoyed the poem. It reminded me of a very funny episode of “Keeping up Appearances” that involved a hearse as transport. 😅 A good laugh helps sometimes. If you don’t know this series, I highly recommend looking for it on your local PBS station.
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There’s nothing like British humor. I’m assuming it’s British. Maybe not.
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Yes, it’s British. Among our favorite Britcoms 😅😄😅
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Mine was black, with red velvet plush interior, chrome rollers in the rear floor to slide caskets in & out. We covered the side & back windows with red curtains made by one of the guy’s helpful Mom.
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Thanks for the information on the site of the kissing and lounging, Steve. Do you have a photo to substitute?
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