Unfettered love

She was his worst nightmare
Cranky, ratty and easily irritable
But he loved her more than anything

It did not matter that he spent half his money on her
He loved being with her
He cherished the journeys he made with her

It did not matter that he had to do everything for her
He loved the way she moved
He loved the way she looked

It did not matter that she often threw tantrums,
Refusing to budge even an inch
It did not matter that he had to pay for her upkeep
For she always needed to look her best

It did not matter that the endearments were always one sided
He just loved holding her hands
He just loved caressing her sleek body

It did not matter that his mom hated her
It did not matter that she was never allowed into the house

It did not matter that his father despised her
Advising him to do better

She was his worst nightmare
Cantankerous, petulant and moody
But he loved her more than anything

He and his vintage Vespa Lambretta
No one can break up a man and his machine!

- S.T. Arasu