Promptly 4 and 5

Obsession

Obsession

I wanted a slot car set
I was given a train set
it was amusing enough
but far from favourite
slot cars came much later
in that no-man’s land
between child and adult
but so fierce my desire
it stayed with me always
through combined sets
with friends afire the same
and self made cars
correct in smallest detail.

Still I watch the races
and dream.


Line count: 15
Free verse
For Promptly Poetry Challenge, Week 38
Prompt: Write a poem about your favorite childhood toy.