The Little Engine That Can
THE LITTLE ENGINE THAT CAN
by
JOHN M. ARRIBAS
There’s a little engine that we all know
If we treat it right it will just go and go
It’s relentless, it continues to pound away
There’s no time off as it pulses day after day
As engines go it’s at the top of the list
Hard to believe it’s about the size of a fist
As far as reliability goes its hard to beat
In full synchroneity the rhythm is sweet
On occasion there may be a hiccup or two
But that wee engine will usually come through
With all the technology at our disposal
We can’t replicate an engine so noble
Activated for service then year after year
Adjusts the rhythm as the actions may steer
It runs on auto, self adjusting as needed
Dependable, reliable, rarely depleted
If a human reaches the plateau of four score
That wee engine has beat 3 billion times or more
Should it suddenly stop you will surely depart
Please keep on chugging our wonderful heart
Copyright © John Arribas | Year Posted 2016
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