15th Dec Prompt 2018 from Stutley Constable: Just what I wanted!
Arthur and Rosie have appeared before, and the bats are left over from previous Christmases
This is a continuation of chapter 9:Gift
Just what I wanted!
Young Arthur proudly guided Wiggins,
Blindfold on, up stairs through hall,
Past Christmas tree and snoozing bats
To reach the best surprise of all.
Such great excitement in the parlour,
All his street-wise friends were there,
With Watson, Holmes and Mrs H;
A secretive and festive air.
Blindfold off, and Wiggins stared
At what was on the parlour floor.
Be-ribboned and be-tinselled and
Precisely what he'd long wished for.
With shining eyes he gazed upon
The gleaming metal, smooth and curved,
The painted, varnished strips of wood;
It seemed much more than he deserved.
Young Rosie took his hand in hers,
And showed his name she'd sewn in red,
On scraps of fabric stitched and stuffed,
Adorned with every type of thread.
And buckles! Polished shining bright.
And leather! Trimmed and nailed in place.
Wiggins turned towards his friends,
The broadest smile upon his face.
"Thanks," he whispered, overcome,
"I can't believe this gift is mine;
It's what I've always wanted, but
I'd never dreamt of one so fine."
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Then tea, hot chocolate and mince pies
Are shared around; such cheer they bring.
All hearts are warmed at Wiggins' joy
In such a very splendid thing.
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