Thirteenth Birthday

Thirteenth Birthday I picturize my thirteenth birthday through memory glass My grandpa matured my dream with a shiny black bicycle Thrilled for I would now be able to ride like other friends Grandpa held the cycle as I capered along with him I was taken to a huge ground where the soldiers paraded My cheeks were glowing red hot when I was taught to cycle I tremblingly held the handle of my pricelesss gift Quickly I put my foot on the right pedal then on the left And sat on the seat pedalling flying faster than the wind The speed was thrilling as I crossed impossible milestones Onlookers smiled to see the teen's two ribboned plaits flying up Felt like a star shooting in the sky as I zoomed around My heart ringing louder chimes echoed in the whistling wind My wave to grandpa in cinematic charismatic style Made me lose balance and down I lay in a plumpy heap November 6, 2015 Contest: Screwed 9 Sponsor: Rob Carmack