The Red Fire Engine

Dead grass,
smudged windows,
abandoned,
 a toy truck
glints a splash of red 
in the dry yellow yard.
A rust covered bell
dangles a cotton string, 
black from grubby hands.
Silvery ghost child 
laughter floats in the still air.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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December 1, 2011 at 9:41 PM
Brings a smile to my face and thoughts to my mind , thank you Gloria , Declan
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