In my car, up to par, I'll go far.
I'm the star! First on pole; on a roll.
Flag's my goal. Engines start, feel my heart
Off the chart. Got green light--hold on tight!
Foot to floor, hear that roar, got much more.
So hardcore! On first turn, see me burn,
Look and learn! Turbo's burst, now I'm first
Such a thirst for the win. My wheels spin!
On the straight I don't abate. Must be fate;
I'm doing great! On my tail, but he'll fail
Beside the rail. In the ess, with finesse,
Passed him; Yes! Back in lead with such speed!
Whoa, my tach, gone past black. Heard a whack!
Gonna smack that hard wall, big and tall.
What a fall down from grace; lost my place
In this race - need the pit. Oh Shit!
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Contest Winner
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Author Notes
Contest for Vers Beaucoup rules:
4-3-3-2 format with no more
than 3 words per rhyme.
Rhyme scheme per stanza:
a-a-a-
a-b-b-
b-c-c
c-d-d.
I do enjoy a good car race. Either "Formula I" or "Touring Car Racing".
Also like 500cc motorcycle races.
References:
1) First on pole: Called "pole position" - in #1 spot at the start
2) Flag's the goal: Of course, want that checkered flag to win
3) Got green light: While cars in position, green light starts the race
4) On the straight: The straight part of a race track
5) In the ess: "S" curves on track
6) Whoa, my tach: Short for tachometer
7) Gone past black: RPM's in the red zone - Warning!
8) Heard a whack: Maybe engine blew? HA!
9) Need the pit: Has to get to his pit stop - trouble!
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