Chap 5

I held onto the handlebar for dear life

The saddle felt uncomfortable as I tried to adjust myself 

Too afraid to take my feet off the ground

Even though my bicycle had 2 extra wheels

And my papa held onto the spare seat behind me

He kept trying to push me forward

“I’m here”, he says “I won’t let go”

So I took a deep breath and closed my eyes,

Put my feet on the pedal and started to turn

Before I knew it I was soaring towards the horizon at full speed

Papa said “Open your eyes bug. You’re doing it!”

I did as told and couldn’t help being oh so happy

So I turned around to tell him that I did it!

Only to see him far off in the distance

And my cycle moving on its own

My smiled turned to a shout

As my face hit the ground