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Bright pink Apollo Candy bike her smile as wide as handlebars with new found freedom my young tyke laughed as she tried to race the cars Viv Wigley 25th November 2015 For contest 'A Christmas memory', sponsored by Broken Wings

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Poet Destroyer A

Date: 12/25/2015 9:48:00 PM

Viv, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year May all your days shine and dreams come true. :) Every day should be a day with family and friends. I appreciate everyone. Sorry to all those I have taken for granted. SHAME ON ME. I promise, 2016 will be a new me. Merry Christmas!!! May the true meaning of the holiday season fill your heart and home. Always & Forever ~LINDA~

Keith Bickerstaffe

Date: 12/18/2015 12:14:00 AM

Brilliant! and the illustration is priceless!!! '...her smile as wide as handlebars,' Go tyke! Best wishes, Keith

Viv Wigley
Date: 12/18/2015 12:54:00 AM

Thanks, Keith, a nice memory. Seems a lifetime ago. Regards, Viv

Sandra Haight

Date: 12/4/2015 2:41:00 PM

Such a great memory to hold on to, Viv. I enjoyed this very much. Congrats on your nice win. Sandra

Viv Wigley
Date: 12/5/2015 1:32:00 AM

Christmas and children- fount of most memories, I think. Thanks for kindly dropping by, Sandra. Viv x

Julia Ward

Date: 12/3/2015 4:14:00 AM

Very nice!

Viv Wigley
Date: 12/5/2015 1:31:00 AM

Thanks, Julia, hope you're well, Viv x

Nayda Ivette Negron Flores

Date: 12/2/2015 1:01:00 PM

Congratulations Viv.

Eve Roper

Date: 12/1/2015 10:55:00 PM

Wonderful write, Viv, congratulations on your win!

Viv Wigley
Date: 12/2/2015 12:17:00 AM

Thanks Eve, great writes all round, don't you agree? Viv x

Caycay Jennings

Date: 12/1/2015 8:19:00 PM

I enjoy this uplifting and joyous poem about an equally joyous memory! Congratulations on your win ... CayCay

Viv Wigley
Date: 12/2/2015 12:18:00 AM

Yes, CayCay, those happy snapshots of innocent glee, long past. Thanks for stopping by. Viv x

Lindsay Laurie

Date: 12/1/2015 5:17:00 PM

Thanks for sharing this treasured memory with us Viv - Lindsay

Viv Wigley
Date: 12/2/2015 12:18:00 AM

My pleasure, matey, hope you're well.Regards, Viv

Michael Tor

Date: 12/1/2015 4:27:00 PM

Love this Viv congratulations on your win!

Viv Wigley
Date: 12/2/2015 12:19:00 AM

Thanks Michael, a good contest. Regards, Viv

Paul Callus

Date: 12/1/2015 3:51:00 PM

Such a sweet memory, Viv! Love the 2nd line:) Congratulations on this podium finish, my friend. Regards // paul

Viv Wigley
Date: 12/2/2015 12:20:00 AM

Thanks Paul, one of those memories that never dimmed with time. Which is nice. Regards, Viv

Dan Cwiak

Date: 12/1/2015 3:35:00 PM

Wonderful write, Viv. I hope she beat those cars once in a while. Congrats on the win.

Viv Wigley
Date: 12/2/2015 12:20:00 AM

She does now she drives one, Dan. Fortunately her steering has improved. And braking. Regards, Viv

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 12/1/2015 3:24:00 PM

big congrats, and yes, MINE belongs on Twilight zone!!

Viv Wigley
Date: 12/2/2015 12:21:00 AM

Can't wait- doo doo doo doo, doo doo doo doo........ x

Skat A

Date: 12/1/2015 1:07:00 PM

Viv, Congratulations on your Christmas Memory win. Luv **SKAT**

Viv Wigley
Date: 12/2/2015 12:21:00 AM

Thanks Skat, hope you're ticketty-boo, Viv x

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 12/1/2015 12:07:00 PM

- It is rare that I participate in anyone contest ...... however, this was so nice - Many great and some sad memories we shared - Congratulations with your sweet poem, Viv :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Viv Wigley
Date: 12/2/2015 12:22:00 AM

Loveely to see you joining in, Anne Lise, a pleasant surprise. Viv x

Emile Pinet

Date: 12/1/2015 11:15:00 AM

This poem is light and refreshing, leaving the reader entertained and wearing a smile. Emile.

Viv Wigley
Date: 12/2/2015 12:22:00 AM

Thanks Emile, glad that it hit the spot. Regards, Viv

Balveen Cheema

Date: 12/1/2015 3:31:00 AM

How shweet! Is that her pic Viv? Congrats on your placement!

Viv Wigley
Date: 12/2/2015 12:23:00 AM

Not her pic, but almost identical, Balveen. Thanks for dropping by. Regards, Viv

Susan Gentry

Date: 12/1/2015 2:02:00 AM

Lovely poem and memory! Congrats on the contest! Made me smile.

Viv Wigley
Date: 12/1/2015 2:09:00 AM

Thanks Susan, appreciate you stopping by. Viv x

Jan Allison

Date: 12/1/2015 1:47:00 AM

Dropping back with my congrats Mr Viv:-) hugs Jan xx

Viv Wigley
Date: 12/1/2015 1:49:00 AM

Thanks, Jan, stop sending us this miserable weather from your direction x

Dr. Upma A. Sharma

Date: 11/30/2015 11:34:00 PM

Ah a sweet memory so beautifully penned Viv.. congrats on big win!

Viv Wigley
Date: 12/1/2015 12:50:00 AM

Thanks, Dr Upma, appreciate your visit, as always, Viv x

Njeri Hunjeri

Date: 11/30/2015 2:15:00 PM

A great Christmas memory. a bike always makes a great gift.

Viv Wigley
Date: 12/1/2015 12:51:00 AM

Yes, njeri, but on Christmas day morning it isn't safe to venture out around here, it's like an amateur racetrack. Viv x

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 11/29/2015 6:17:00 PM

this is FANTASTIC. Wish mine could have been as simply put.

Viv Wigley
Date: 12/1/2015 12:58:00 AM

Miine was a fleeting memory, so I could get away with simple. Yours, Andrea ,actually could warrant an episode of the 'Twilight Zone'- I wouldn't wish it on anybody. Viv x

Keith Bickerstaffe

Date: 11/25/2015 8:40:00 PM

Delightful Viv! especially with the illustration. Slickly rhymed with a pleasing flow! Well done my friend. Best wishes, Keith 7

Viv Wigley
Date: 11/25/2015 11:33:00 PM

Thanks, Keith, I'm glad you liked it. Regards, Viv

Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser

Date: 11/25/2015 6:53:00 AM

Viv, I've never tried to ride a bike but i still hope to try one day... =`) i enjoyed your poem!~Olive Eloisa =`)

Viv Wigley
Date: 11/25/2015 7:42:00 AM

Find a good teacher, Olive- I taught my daughter to ride without stabilisers on her bike in an afternoon, but ended up with crippling backache for a month. The things we do for love, eh? Viv x

James Inman

Date: 11/25/2015 5:54:00 AM

You made me feel all warm inside, Viv. Well done!

Viv Wigley
Date: 11/25/2015 7:41:00 AM

Glad to hear you caught my cheer, James, thanks for dropping by. Regards, Viv

Jan Allison

Date: 11/25/2015 4:32:00 AM

absolutely charming memory Viv:-) - love the imagery of her smile :-) hugs jan xx

Viv Wigley
Date: 11/25/2015 7:40:00 AM

Thanks, Jan, I omitted that when she went to our local bike shop (remember Samways?) she tried it out in the car park of the shop and crashed into the side of their van. A great start. Viv x