Sense Sonnet - Pumper

 Retired

I was one of a team of four,

And did a lot of moving 'round.

Privilege to serve, not just a chore,

Whatever time and place be bound.

Keeping my family safe was my

Main mission and I did so fine,

Till a bad puncture wound, and I

Knew that forced retirement was mine.

But my family did decide

To let me serve another way.

So I'm still here for them to ride.

This happy tire does get to stay.

Hung from a rope on back yard tree,

My family kids now swing on me.