Mystery Vehicle

Some spend their whole lives looking, perhaps as far away as interstellar space

Or search the Internet, web sites, blogs and other digital forums in cyberspace

Others may try to buy it as if it were for sale in their local mini mall or marketplace

Nor is this some prize you can purchase take home and store in your trophy case

You can acquire it and you can display it and watch it light up someone’s face

You can take it with you wherever you go but you can’t pack it in your suitcase

Should you ever lose it, it’s really lost, it’s gone forever and not merely misplaced

And once it’s lost, you’ll regret it forever because it’s almost impossible to replace

It doesn’t have tires or rims and it’s not some form of futuristic transportation

It doesn’t have fuel injection, power seats or require any type of automation

It doesn’t depend on where it’s made be it American, European African or Asian

It’s totally colorblind and doesn’t care whether you’re black, brown or Caucasian

Everyone you will ever know desires it and is constantly searching everyplace

Finding it is not easy and though it’s all around… it’s certainly not commonplace

Have you guessed what it is yet or do you need more clues to solve this case?

Hint: The answer is right in front of you and not buried in some arcane database

It’s not a boat, yacht, submarine, canoe, jet-ski, raft, gondola, sailboat or go-cart

It’s not a picture of something valuable but creating it is certainly a work of art

The longer it lasts the more valuable it gets so building it right is definitely smart

Entertainers have forever sung its praises long before Elvis and possibly Mozart

It’s not a blimp, spaceship, trolley, new fangled time machine or even a golf cart

It’s not an electric or hybrid and it doesn’t come with a stereo radio or spare part

There are no plugs that spark just a certain power that comes only from the heart

And even though everyone wants it you’ll never see it sold at your local Wal-Mart

It doesn’t have any horsepower, it’s definitely not fast and it doesn’t consume gas

Anyone can get it once you’ve earned it and happily it won’t cost you a lot of cash

You won’t need stocks, bonds or UltraPERX bucks to truly appreciate this stash

I’m fortunate to have it and hoping to share it with you and that’s my news flash

(Sorry, I always have to put in a shameless plug)

There’s no license required, no lessons to take and you don’t have to pass a test

Just know that when you have it you’ll feel it and that feeling is definitely the best

It is one of the most vital possessions you could ever acquire and that’s no jest

Anyone who has it, will confirm they cherish it, and to that they will gladly attest

This unique vehicle is fueled by love and has more power than a rocket’s thrust

Although it could accommodate many, no one would ever mistake it for a city bus

But you must openly display it or its outer veneer will easily crumble just like rust

So keep fueling it with love and always keep it highly polished with faith and trust

You may search for it on Google but the best you’re apt to find is a poor facsimile

You won’t find real ones on websites… that’s more than foolish, its just plain silly

Some people believe they could buy it but learned the best ones are actually free

And the ones that are the most valuable are built over time and guarded fiercely

I’ve given you so many clues you may (wrongly) think I’m some kind of prodigy

But my writing comes from my heart so it’s fairly easy to disburse my philosophy

Fact is beauty whether written by hacks like me or novelists like Agatha Christie

But, if you’ve not solved the mystery yet, relax, read on, take heart and get comfy

I’m now running out of space as this birthday poem is coming to its inevitable end

I hope my writing is truly understood and that its sentiment you fully comprehend

Because words seem to be inadequate no matter how many I may have penned

The mystery vehicle is friendship and I’m very grateful to have you as my friend