Ode To The Driver's Side Window

When the car was newer you went down and you went up

You went down to let in fresh air year round
You went down to pay tolls while driving out of town
You went down to chat with family, friends, and neighbors
You went down to pay the gas jockey for his /her labors

You went up to keep the car locked up tight
You went up to keep the car safe at night
You went up during stormy weather
You went up to keep the car warm, no need for a sweater

Then one slippery slidey icy day
The car skidded into a sign post and your function went away
You stopped going down to let the air in, to pay tolls, or talk to friends
The days of cross ventilation had come to an end

The next two years were hot and annoying
To pay tolls I had to open the door even when it was snowing
It was hard to get fresh air circulating
I had to open the other three windows to keep from fainting

Finally we moved to a state that wouldn't pass the car for inspection
The drivers side window had to work, so I happily took the rejection
This meant the window when fixed would go up and down again
I took this as good news and wore a wide grin

I took the car into our newly found mechanic
It wasn't cheap but it had to be done, no need to panic
Now once again you go down and you go up without getting stuck
I waved my arm out of the window because I could, just for luck

Once again there is a breeze that blows through the car
I can chat with family and friends and not have to lean too far
I will never again take your function lightly
Thank God you once again can respond to command rightly!