Zen and the Art of Tractor Maintenance

zen and the art when
you take them apart
without serious damage
to either
and remove the rust
and the mistakes of another
and take time to ponder
with sanders and grinders
wire wheels and air chisels
just what might constitute
a long term solution
to the rust and the canyon
while soaking the parks
to soften old lead
then epoxy with fibre
and aluminum paint
then grey with sienna
and ureka the floor mats
cut into strips to
fill up the canyon
with rubber and air
instead of sheet metal
and rub everything
with bedding compound
like tucking it in
with a sigh of relief
and thanks to the makers
for integrity