Vs 1

One day I just saw her lying on the ground.

I’d fixated on my sisters’ mastery of her workings:

Axles, crank, gears, big wheels…messaged and fashioned

For the solitary purpose (by some unknown genius),

Of manufacturing propulsion for forward motion.

Vs 2

Only 4 years old yet hyped on bennies of “can do” thinking…

Osmosis off upper ranks of Rockwood family roles

Then magnified by my drive to be a bigger boy.

Some voice in my chest spoke out to my head:

“Lay it all on the line...give her a try!”

Ch

The Big Blue Betty knew I was ready

Her lower c. of g. made her ride steady.

Fat inflated tires (to just above flat).

She rolled on…like a dream come true!

She taught me early. She taught m ...