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The Toy

by RRR Member, Pat Rizzo

Of what my dear wife was planning to do
A short time before Christmas, I hadn't a clue
She knew that I dreamed about owning a car
A car I admired from near and afar


A classic old Cadillac is the car of my dreams
If I were to own one, I'd burst at the seams
But alas it was something that never would be
Those classics were all a bit pricey for me


We had seen some great Caddy's at a recent car show
There were red ones and white ones all parked in a row
I saw green cars and black cars and blue ones there too
Some better than others and some better than new


As I walked in and out of the rows where they parked
Stood a red '59 and for sale it was marked
My wife turned to ask me if I liked that one
I said it's a beauty, driving that would be fun


We spoke to the owner and asked him the price
It was a bit high, but the car was so nice
The car had new tires, new paint, and new brakes
It had all the options that Cadillac makes


It was recently finished with parts that were new
And it was just perfect, but the price somewhat too
Much to afford for a man's little toy
But OH how I wanted this car to enjoy


We left the show later that afternoon
Without my dream car but hoping that soon
I'd be owning and driving a sleek Cadillac
And not just while dreaming, asleep in the sack


Unknown to me my wife had a plan
She called up the owner and spoke to the man
She saved up some money and applied for a loan
And was looking to strike a good deal on the phone

He told her he still had the car on that day
And asked her how much was she willing to pay
The offer accepted, she went for the deal
And purchased the car that would make my dream real


She paid the man cash and called for a tow
Had it parked in our driveway and wrapped with a bow
Then she called me at work and wanted to meet
Later on at a diner for something to eat


She told me at dinner she had a surprise
And asked when we get home would I cover my eyes
I would do what she playfully asked me to do
As to what she was up to, I still hadn't a clue


I'll never forget what I saw on that night
As I uncovered my eyes to that wonderful sight
The red '59 that I saw at the show
Was spotless and gleaming and ready to go


She got the new plates and paid all the fees
She hugged me and kissed me and gave me the keys
When I slid in and grabbed that big steering wheel
I had feelings of joy that I knew I would feel


I started the motor, backed into the street
Adjusted the mirror and tilted the seat
The windows were power...I put them all down
And now we were ready for a drive through the town


My wife sat beside me on the passenger side
But snuggled up close as we started our ride
The car rode so smooth, over bumps we would float
And many heads turned towards our twenty foot boat


We drove many miles on that memorable night
And when we got home it nearly was light
Into the garage I parked it with ease
Shut all the windows and removed the car keys


I thought as I closed the overhead door
With a wife such as mine I could ask for no more
It's great that this hobby we both do enjoy
And she likes it so much that she bought me this toy.