Two pedals for my feet
Two handles on a bar
One chain
One seat
One bell to let you know
I am coming up fast
Ring ring ring ring ring
Watch out
While I pass!
Copyright © 2011 Michael Salinger. From the book Gift Tag. Published by PoetryTagTime. Reprinted by permission of the author.
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Michael Salinger is a father, poet, educator who travels the world promoting the use of poetry as a literacy tool in classrooms. For more information, visit www.outspokenlit.com.
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