Tales of the Mongrel
“A Summer Without My B”
by Ralph Arata

For 43 years I have had my B,
  And always did the work on it you see.

I am no mechanic, just school of hard knocks,
  Whether a tune-up or the B up on blocks.

Occasionally, I would get some help from a pro,
  But the B was all me you know!

I always had it ready for a summer ride,
  Whether club rally or tour through the countryside……the B is my pride!

This year was different as different could be,
  It was A Summer Without My B!

Mongrel is in good hands – that I know,
  It is being gone over by someone – a pro,
    His name is Richard of English Auto!

One day Mongrel will go to my daughter #2,
  I want Mongrel perfect when that time comes due.

My problem is a summer without my B, I do miss the MG.

Every road in east Tennessee,
  is a place for a car like an MG,
    Seeing the sights from the B on the road,
      Hills and curves and scenery a-la-mode!
        I have the Jag and its OK,
          It’s simply not B I say.

The Tail of the Dragon is a welcoming beast,
  It’s best driven with the B to say the least!

Driving the Dragon is very cool in the summer,
  But not having my B is really a bummer,
    The family sedan although it’s a Jag,
    Makes driving the Dragon pretty bad…..I miss my B!

I can’t wait for the Mongrel to be done,
  It will be next summer when driving becomes fun,

I can’t wait for that time, oh gee,
  This summer I really missed my B.

~~ Ralph Arata