dear ms b-the engine that could

DEAR MS B-THE ENGINE THAT COULD

thats exactly what i thought when i saw that video
of you walking
no
you were running
you went from zero to 60 just like that
holding on then to running
with no in between speed

the engine that could
now maybe your mama or daddy will read this book to you
if not
i will

you just like your dad wouldnt let go
to make that fateful step that makes you realize
you can do that

now we worried about him
would he ever walk
would he be able to do sports
yes
he did both
and
did them well

so like that little engine
choo choo up that hill you went
last time we saw you
holding on
moving swiftly around that table
just barely holding on

heck
i caught you once or twice
letting go
balancing yourself
bent down
picked up your little bunny wabbit

yep
i saw you
didnt know i did did you

you looked around
proud you were


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then
in that video you were like a drag racer
ramping up your engine
then
zoom off you went
just like that little engine did
when it reached the top of the hill
down
   down
        down the track you went
the wind whipping your face and hair
with
the biggest smile
ive ever seen
now you got a good one

yep
you are an engine that could
you did it

now
your mama and dad dont know it yet
but
their lives just changed

next
climbing out of the crib

ill bring that book next time i visit

the organicgreen granddaddy