JAMIE WROTE THIS!!: Thomas the Tank Engine

It is only a dream I have,

not to be taken seriously.

I buy the ticket.

I get on the train.

And I ride it everywhere.

Only it speaks to me,

"Now Jamie, don't say a word

about this.

Or we'll both be out of tracks

to ride on."

I never said a word.

Didn't feel the need to.

Thomas was his name.

He was a mighty fine tank engine.

Strong.  Cynical.  Wise.

Compassionate.

The steam he created...

Well it just gives me 

shivers

thinking about it.

One day, I'll be old enough

to own that tank engine.

Then I'll be able to show the world

how much

I love it.

How much

it loves me.

I'll be able to ride it through town,

blowing the whistle and waving

at the curious bystanders.

They'll never understand.

But at least it will be

legal.