The Little Engine That Could Not: Drew Lancaster

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    The Little Engine That Could Not: Drew Lancaster

    What if, the little engine that could, could not
    And told them all I cant
    Would his name still bear fame
    Would his story on the bookshelf still stand

    An amazing thing that kids claim
    As they smile at his refusal to quit
    So they wonder and seize the color
    Blue on black to recognize the cover quick

    The story still today as a lesson that parents fit
    Never give up my child
    Go the extra mile with a smile
    See the little engine that could and did

    So I often wonder and some times I ponder
    Would we prize this story and the glory still
    If the little engine that could said,"I can't"
    Ending with the engine at the bottom of the hill

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    Wakeitha commented on The Little Engine That Could Not: Drew Lancaster

    09-28-2011

    I like what you wrote, I hope you know that you can write a kids book. You have it in you my friend.
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    SavVySam commented on The Little Engine That Could Not: Drew Lancaster

    09-11-2010

    It has been a long time since I've read your work Drew....so hello, and I have to add well done!;)
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    In science one tries to tell people, in such a way as to be understood by everyone, something that no one ever knew before. But in poetry, it's the exact opposite.

    Franz Kafka (1883-1924) Czech writer.

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