a boy and his bike

i pick up

the old bike from the bike

store.

only 500 bucks

to get it back

up and running.

they've adjusted

the brakes

and gears and put on

new tires, a new chain,

a new seat,

a new something or other

that i can't

explain.

there are

new balloons

for the spokes

and a cute little basket

on front

for a sandwich or a puppy,

but not both.

not to mention a shiny

silver horn

that sounds like a bullfrog.

they threw in colorful

streamers

for the handles as well.

i'm hoping it lasts 

another ten years or so

before the men

in white coats arrive

to take me away.