Didi’s Scooty

Didi bought a bright yellow scooty.

We were both so happy, as it was a beauty!

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Didi said, ”Let’s go to the Monkey Temple.”
Our journey began, and at first it seemed
simple.

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Riding the scooty was so much fun
Under blue skies and the golden sun!

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But a crooked nail almost ruined our day.
We stared at it and found nothing to say.

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We shoved the scooty with all our might
Keeping the Monkey Temple always in sight.

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We pushed and pushed until we were weary,
when a little monk saw us from his
monastery.

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With a cheerful smile upon his face,
He helped us till we were far from his place.

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Along came a tourist, friendly and tall.
She said, ”Life is beautiful when we help all!”

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Next came a porter who offered his help
Though he carried a large load himself!

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Then a lady police officer walked by
She said, ”You look tired. Let me give it a try!”

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Finally to a garage our scooty we rolled.
It was owned by a mechanic with a heart of
gold.

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In no time at all he patched up our wheel.
We soon rode off with a honk and a squeal.

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The view from the temple was really quite
good.
If you haven’t yet been there, you definitely
should!

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We walked down from the temple with smiles
on our faces,
Then musicians arrived who play around
places.

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I hugged my Didi and said, ”The nail I don’t
mind,
Since we met many people who were helpful
and kind!”

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Original Story
दद को कुट (Didi’s Scooty), Published by Rato Bangala Kitab, © Rato
Bangala Kitab. Released under CC BY-NC 4.0.

This work is a modified version of the original story. © The Asia

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BY-NC 4.0.

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