THE BIKING BLUES
by
Gregory K.
I wanted to go riding.
It was all my heart desired.
Instead, I’m stuck at home because my bike said, “I’m two tired.”
Thursday, April 06, 2006
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4 comments:
I LOVE that poem.
Rikki F
Well, thanks, Rikki F!
This is a fun read.
My children now quote you to deny exercise. I love you anyway.
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