Scooter

We scootered to first grade today,
Passing buses and cars on the way.
With no sidewalks to ride on
My grandson relied on
My guidance so safe he would stay.

By the curb's where he needed to be
Which, of course, would have pacified me
But somehow he kept shifting
And soon he was drifting -
Not safe, I am sure you'd agree.

I've enjoyed all our walks Friday morn
So the scooter request had me torn.
Though, for speed, it made sense
It made me much too tense;
Back to walking, for sure, I am sworn.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2019



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Date: 1/9/2020 10:19:00 PM
I had a feeling that you were the playful kind. Confirmed!
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Date: 11/11/2019 7:30:00 PM
You are a daredevil, young lady! LOL. Good luck! Cheers, Gershon
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Date: 11/8/2019 4:52:00 PM
Grandparents know how their children would feel if something happened to the grandchild under their care, so it is much more terrifying when grandkids act up! Well caught, Ilene! Aloha! Rico
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Date: 11/8/2019 3:18:00 PM
Aww bless him, I am sure you had your heart in your mouth as he made his way to school, so glad you were there to observe him and keep him straight... I agree it's safer to walk and perhaps keep the scooter for other fun times with grandma - I can see you on one and joining in the fun with him lol:-) hugs Jan xx
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Date: 11/8/2019 2:40:00 PM
I can see it and imagine him gliding on ahead, feeling your panic.
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Date: 11/8/2019 1:29:00 PM
So cute Ilene. I could see this nerve cringing quest but it sounded like so much fun. Nicely done my friend.
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Date: 11/8/2019 1:25:00 PM
Hello Ilene Bauer, reading this poem, made me feel likeI i was on that scooter,although i never been on one, Just a motorcycle. Thanks for the memory. have a nice day my friend.
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