Round 3 Part 2

Write a poem suitable for children up to ten years of age, including the following things: rain — an apple — a bicycle

The day began quite cloudy

And the weather became rowdy

And pretty soon the sky was filled with rain

Little fingers pressed the glass

Wishing stormy clouds would pass

Peering through the blurry window pane

Gram and Grampa were expected

But they couldn't be detected

And unhappy little eyes began to tear

Mom tousled curly hair

Breathed a comforting, there, there

And promised Gram and Grampa would be here

A pretty birthday cake stood waiting

And the wait was aggravating

Then suddenly a knock came from outside

Gram and Grampa had arrived

Her anxious spirits were revived

And the gift was a bicycle she could ride

Pipaluks threat never matured

Children of earth had all endured

Xander and Nadia had one of their own

Zarah's heart was all a quiver

And mom and dad laughed at her shiver

Amazed at just how quickly she had grown

Happy parents sat and watched

Pleased the weather hadn't botched

As she mastered her new bike without a grapple

And when they said she'd had enough

She delayed in getting off

Until they lured her with a shiny big red apple