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turn the key and fuel is low,
engine running but cannot go,
pressed the foot down but not in gear,
see the smoke rise from the rear,
cannot switch off or it might never start,
lift the bonnet to see what part,
tubes and leads unknown what,
cannot touch any because too hot,
closing eyes with oil sweat soaking in,
open them again to see where to begin,
still not coming and more lost than before,
the sound making the ears sore,
frustration mounted to slam the hood,
suddenly the engine begins to run good,
climb in the seat with half fuel shown,
pressed the accelerator now the engine is blown.