Andy Sneed

(Copyright 2007 Andy Sneed)

I don’t break down much, but I’m expensive to fix
Careful when you pop my clutch ‘cause the transmission slips
But I’m crash-tested, safety-rated
Controls are fully integrated
Keyless ignition, low emissions, and tastefully understated

My graphics suck, but otherwise I’m state-of-the-art
Sturdy as a dumptruck, but you can’t get spare parts
I’ve been dropped from the top of a twelve-foot ladder
To see if I’d crack or my face might shatter
Submerged in deep water, can I take the pressure (in case that matters)

Brilliantly conceived if a bit too complicated
By turns funny and moving, though the Cold War intrigue’s dated
At times the plot is hard to follow
Some of the dialogue rings hollow
While ultimately worth the effort, the final chapter’s a lot to swallow

I was developed for NASA in a secret government program
In the end they could not use me, but maybe you can
Must be some practical application
For zero-gravity back protection
Can’t promise you your best night’s sleep in years, but I’m open to suggestions

She's got those onyx earrings
Couple of tattoos
And when she's feeling like a change of pace
A pair of scuffed-up army boots
She slings a messenger bag
Over her shoulder
Ex-boyfriend's motorcycle jacket
In case it gets colder

She likes the shadow it makes when the sun's at her back
You can get her in any color you want -
As long as it's black

She went and spray-painted her guitar
To match the vinyl top on her car
And on a night under moon and stars
She can almost imagine that she's far, far away

And like those marks left on the pavement when she's making tracks
You'll get her in any color you want -
As long as it's black