Thirteenth Birthday

Thirteenth Birthday

I picturize my thirteenth birthday through memory glass
My grandpa matured my dream with a shiny black bicycle
Thrilled for I would now be able to ride like other friends

Grandpa held the cycle as I capered along with him
I was taken to a huge ground where the soldiers paraded 
My cheeks were glowing red hot when I was taught to cycle

I tremblingly held the handle of my pricelesss gift 
Quickly I put my foot on the right pedal then on the left
And sat on the seat pedalling flying faster than the wind

The speed was thrilling as I crossed impossible milestones
Onlookers smiled to see the teen's two ribboned plaits flying up
Felt like a star shooting in the sky as I zoomed around

My heart ringing louder chimes echoed in the whistling wind
My wave to grandpa in cinematic charismatic style
Made me lose balance and down I lay in a plumpy heap



November 6, 2015
Contest: Screwed 9
Sponsor: Rob Carmack
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

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