Dream Bike

The red  bicycle he had seen earlier in the store
was the one he dreamed of, the one he adored
With handles that could go up or down
And a shiny bell, silvery and round

Not to mention the ten speeds it had
To own this bike would sure make him glad
Summer would be coming soon, and
He even imagined he could ride to the moon

Summer had come, and indeed he did ride
On a shiny red bike his joy and pride
He rode with his friends
In parks, and up hills, and on roadways with bends
The spokes on the wheels had reflectors, red
Riding with no hands as he gleefully sped
His adventures were many, with all of his friends

SUDDENLY, he was Jolted back to reality by the sound of his alarm clock!!
It was all a dream! ..., it was a terrible shock!!
Then he heard his mom say "Hurry or you'll miss your bus"
Half in a dream,and teary eyed, he got dressed with not even a fuss
Dazed, he went to the table to eat the cereal he liked
And  there in the corner, A Shiny New Red Bike!!

The smile on his face seemed brighter than the sun
He knew that the summer would be nothing but fun
That summer he rode with his friends
Through parks, around lakes, and on roadways with bends
Riding over bridges, and down by the sea
Sometimes he even popped a wheelie
His adventures were many, with all of his friends


He rode from morning till late afternoon
Even imagining that he had rode to the moon
One thing was certain, and that he well knew
Was that day when his dream had somehow come true
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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George   Avatar
January 12, 2018 at 7:51 AM
Thank you for directing me to this, Joseph. You and I seem to be kindred spirits...lol. I am currently attempting to writee my: ONCE UPON A CHRISTMAS, as a screen play.
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January 12, 2018 at 10:03 AM
Thank you Elaine..yes we are :)...best wishes with that endeavor...
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May 24, 2012 at 10:15 AM
Congratulations on your win with this wonderful write! Lori
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October 12, 2022 at 6:20 PM
Thank you Lori
Brown Avatar
May 23, 2012 at 5:26 AM
Congratulations on your well deserved win in P.D.'s "Long Poem" contest Joseph. Love, Carol
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May 22, 2012 at 10:23 PM
Joseph, Congratulations with your awesome long long poem! Thank you for supporting my contest. Good night ~*~ALWAYS * the one and only :-) PD
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May 23, 2012 at 4:27 AM
thank you PD.. glad I was able to place in your contest..
Arowolo Avatar
May 22, 2012 at 8:05 PM
Wonderful entry,Joseph..Congratulations on your well deserved win...
May Avatar
May 23, 2012 at 4:23 AM
thank you Olusequn
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May 22, 2012 at 2:48 PM
Joseph congrats on your win..David
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May 23, 2012 at 4:22 AM
thanks David
Horsman Avatar
April 26, 2012 at 9:03 AM
like your bike poem, inspiring your dream, harry
May Avatar
May 23, 2012 at 4:22 AM
thank you Harry
Susan Avatar
April 25, 2012 at 9:03 AM
what a happy poem, so uplifting that his dream came true - awesome write!
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April 25, 2012 at 9:26 AM
thank you Susan
Dietrich Avatar
April 24, 2012 at 8:02 PM
what a great title for this poem about a GREAT dream!!
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April 25, 2012 at 7:34 AM
thank you Andrea
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