Original Miles

Take me as I come

Because this is who I am

I’m not fooling anyone

I don’t even think I can

I know myself too well

To want to change for you

Like dirty sheets in a hotel

Well I’ve got pride and honor, too

I don’t come with a warranty

Or a money-back guarantee

What you get is what you see

I just need you to love me

As is — these are all original miles

Some city, mostly highway

You could even say

I’ve been around a while

I recognize my flaws

And I am always learning

I obey the universal laws

Like how the world keeps turning

I give my respect for free

And you already have my trust

You knew what to expect from me

But you keep surprising us

I don’t come with a warranty

Or a money-back guarantee

What you get is what you see

I just need you to love me

As is — these are all original miles

Some city, mostly highway

You could even say

I’ve been around a while

Take me as I am

Because I’m not going anywhere

I will do what I can

If you can promise to care

We know each other so well

Both inside and out

Like clean sheets in a hotel

I don’t want to be without

I don’t come with a warranty

Or a money-back guarantee

What you get is what you see

I just need you to love me

As is — these are all original miles

Some city, mostly highway

You could even say

I’ve been around a while

© 2021 Zach Sands, PhD