Larry Bradfield Poet Couplet

For Three Year Olds Only

She had turned three last June and proud, oh my
She was the apple of her daddy's eye

Little girls don't come prettier than she
Seemed like her future was bright as could be

Daddy bragged to all those who would listen
Of her blue eyes and hair that would glisten

He talked of her brain and how she was smart
And he couldn't wait for her school to start

But just at the time things were going well
His attention shifted and darkness fell

He read aloud for her mother to hear
Of a race being held that seemed quite near

She felt she might faint, if the truth be told
The race was only for a three year old!

Why, he seemed possessd as he read and read
Citing all their names as if she were dead

He talked of how fast these three year olds were
And which might win - but never mentioned her

She wondered whether she could learn to run
And give up the times she just spent on fun

She sure didn't know where Kentucky was
Or in a Derby what a runner does

Well, if it pleased her daddy she would try -
Then she thought it over, started to cry

6/24/2017

For contest Three Year Olds Thoughts for Brenda Chiri

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Dan Cwiak July 24, 2017 at 9:51 AM Every time I read this I get something different. The picture, the verse, the emotions. Nice job in keeping my noggin' thinking and congratulations on the win. Larry Bradfield July 24, 2017 at 9:57 AM Why thank you, Dan! What a nice thing to say!!

Eve Roper July 23, 2017 at 9:24 PM Awesome write, Larry, congratulations on your win ~* Larry Bradfield July 23, 2017 at 9:35 PM Thank you, Eve

Dean Wood July 23, 2017 at 5:57 PM Ahh, You never know when you might hurt their feelings. Interesting vantage point on this write Larry. I enjoyed it. - Dean Larry Bradfield July 23, 2017 at 9:36 PM Thank you, Dean

Jan Allison July 23, 2017 at 4:12 PM Dropping back with my congrats Larry:-) hugs jan xx Larry Bradfield July 23, 2017 at 9:36 PM Thanks again, Jan!

Janice Canerdy July 23, 2017 at 2:54 PM How sweet and moving, Larry! Congrats on your win. Janice Larry Bradfield July 23, 2017 at 9:36 PM Thank you, Janice

Jan Allison June 24, 2017 at 4:26 PM Aww love the twist in the tale made me smile at the misunderstanding very cleverly penned Larry:-) hugs Jan Larry Bradfield June 24, 2017 at 10:08 PM Thanks so much, Jan.