highline56 op ed

There was, in the time of Bill Haley, the bop, poodle cuts and other coolness too numerous to mention,
When special things would draw our attention.

“Ham bone” with his headlights and Levi’s slung low,
Walking down the hall would put on quite a show.

It was fairly common to hear tires squeal,
But it sounded special with Rue at the wheel.

For me it wasn’t a person, but cars lowered to the ground,
That would get my attention and turn by head around.

Low in front and lower in back,
With just enough clearance for a cigarette pack.

Chopping the top and adding skirts helped with the look,
And a flame on the hood is all that it took.

That was back in 1956,
Vehicles today have added new tricks.

For example, how can pickup trucks jacked up to the sky,
Attract admiring attention as they go by?

When I see one of these things I lose my composure,
And feel compelled to report them for differential exposure.