Whirling Watermelon Ride

I woke up one gray and melancholy morning
munching oatmeal and buttered toast, alone
same as yesterday, last week and maybe tomorrow 
when I saw a whirling wonder flying down the road. 

It whirled outside my windowpane
it whirled from head to toe
it whirled with neon pinks and greens
it whirled and twirled and flowed! 

I saw a bicycle with watermelon wonder wheels 
as it rode in tumbling tandem down the road 
and on it sat a generous, plump lady ballerina 
wearing bright red lipstick, holding a bright red rose. 

She waved at me and smiled, as I gawked at her, alone
her hair flew wildly behind her, as she pedaled down the road
the clouds suddenly parted, and as the morning sun shone
joy filled my eyes, to see that watermelon wheel rider
whirling down the road.
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Goldsmith Avatar
July 15, 2022 at 2:56 PM
Congratulations on your win. A "Cute" write/story. Have a great/blessed day.......................
Leiser Avatar
July 16, 2022 at 6:49 AM
Thank you, Paula. So happy you liked this one! :)
Calasibetta Avatar
July 15, 2022 at 1:10 PM
Congratulations on your win in the contest; a fanciful ride! :)Paulette
Leiser Avatar
July 15, 2022 at 2:29 PM
Thank you, Paulette! :)
Agustin Avatar
July 15, 2022 at 4:40 AM
Wow! Congrats! Thanks for sharing this.... making me feel good with your "joy filled my eyes, to see that watermelon ride whirling down my road." God bless you.
Leiser Avatar
July 15, 2022 at 2:29 PM
Thank you, Beata! Glad this brought a smile to your day! :)
Watt Avatar
July 14, 2022 at 5:15 PM
Really enjoyed your flight of fancy and imagination that filled a lonesome day with color and excitement! Well done Laura, and congrats for your win ~ John
Leiser Avatar
July 14, 2022 at 9:42 PM
Thanks, John! I love it when I’m inspired to write a whimsical poem! :)
Rose  Avatar
July 14, 2022 at 11:18 AM
Dear Laura, congrats on your win. Your imagination has grown wings here, and filled me with smiles . Thank you for joining my contest,:)
Leiser Avatar
July 14, 2022 at 12:41 PM
Thank you, Vie, for my placement in your fun watermelon themed contest! I had fun penning this one! :)
Leffanta Avatar
June 29, 2022 at 1:25 PM
Workouts can be fun for some! Aloha!
Leiser Avatar
June 29, 2022 at 2:13 PM
Thanks for commenting, Rico! Hope you are well. :)
Bueckert Avatar
June 28, 2022 at 10:55 PM
Love this Laura , great imagery!
Leiser Avatar
June 29, 2022 at 5:34 AM
Thank you, Hat! I’m happy you enjoyed this! :)
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