I got a Lionel train set for Christmas, <br />Many years ago. <br />I saw it. <br />And I watched my father and his brother, <br />Play with it... <br />Until the motor burned. <br />And the control switch was ruined. <br />I never touched it. <br />I looked as they argued... <br />Over who did what and why. <br />I told friends of mine at school, <br />I had gotten a train set for Christmas! <br />As their eyes widened, <br />I smiled. <br />And they were envious of me.<br /><br />Lawrence S. Pertillar<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/i-got-a-train-set/
