Little Red Trike

Many years ago had
me a little red trike
got scared, so took it
and ran away, when
I was just a little tyke.

Had real long curly hair, took
some scissors and cut it off,
knew my dad would be real
mad, so off on my trike I went,
turned around at corner and went home.

Dad was mad, but glad I was safe,
said hair would grow back, but
losing me would have been worse,
he took me in his arms and gave
me a hug and kiss.

Little red trike, don't know
what ever happened to you,
but sure had a lot of fun with
you, but none like the little
trip we made to the corner and back.

wrote 8-25-08
Copyright © | Year Posted 2008

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Degenhardt Avatar
August 26, 2008 at 4:45 AM
Ah, the innocence of youth. Some say it's wasted on the youth LOL The imagery's superb and I can see you cutting your hair too. Terrific flow and clarity my friend. Another well written piece. Michael
Bellefleur Avatar
August 25, 2008 at 4:54 PM
This is very vivid - can see the little trike and the curly haired tyke - very sweet poem..
Winter Avatar
August 25, 2008 at 4:02 PM
Yes, I had a red trike too! Have a picture of me on it at 5 years old on my fridge. My happiest days, me and my little red trike. Wow, I could have written this poem - well almost. I didn't run away. : ) Love, Shar
Richards Avatar
August 25, 2008 at 2:16 PM
Such a cute memory...especially about the hair cut!! I'll bet many of us remember our little red trikes!! I had one too!.....Blessings...Carrie
Jordan Avatar
August 25, 2008 at 1:31 PM
James this sounds like a truly precious memory - great poem - God Bless
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