I Got a Train Set

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

poem by Lawrence S. Pertillar
Submitted by Poetry Lover
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